Lord, have mercy on us.

Sometimes, though our eyes are open, we don’t see the need around us.

Sometimes we speak without thinking and react before we know all the facts.

We pray that, as we look to You in faith and trust, You would heal us of our 

short-sightedness and give us the words to proclaim Your love.

We thank you, Jesus, for the suffering you endured for our redemption

and we pray in your holy name.

Amen.