Only you

When Jesus he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. (Matthew 9:36)

Only you

Our hearts ache for healing in these days. For me, healing is to be with you, here, apart from the noise of the world, where I can hear the voice of my longing and feel the smile of your love upon this soul, so needy in this turbulent time.

But even here, in this new place, this room I consecrate for the meeting of our hearts, I cannot escape the cries of our streets.

They echo in my heart and awaken longing for a world beyond the one we have, a world where all are one and you reign, your love shining in the eyes of every beloved soul, each one knowing their worth and honoring that of others.

Every soul alight, basking in glow of your delight flowing from the grace of your smile, healing the wounds of the past, banishing the shadows of race and hate and fear of our lost and confused human race.

This is my prayer, no, it is your prayer within this soul you claimed so long ago and refuse to release. Thank you for that and for this prayer that unites our hearts as one, one sorrow, one hope, one love for every wounded soul and broken society.

We need the healing that only you can give. Only a truly great love can assure us that we are welcome, accepted and treasured. Only this melts the hardness and fear that erects walls around our hearts.

Only your smile warming and awakening us to the delight you take in every human soul can set us free to be truly human, blessing each other across the boundaries that divide, even as we have been blessed.

Heal us, O Lord. Look with compassion on our lost and wandering hearts. Gather us into the warmth of your presence that we may learn to love each other as you love us.

Pr. David L. Miller