Use Me, Lord

Dear Heavenly Father,

On a day remembering those who bravely stand 

so that we might live Free- we give thanks.

On a day where we see the

 horrible devastation disaster in the Philippines-

 we pray for your mercy to all the survivors, 

and pray for quick aid in the midst of such crisis.

And we pray that in the moments of this day,

 in simple and extravagant acts of mercy and love, 

 that your divine guiding hand

speaks to the depth of our souls, 

and that you might make us aware

 of how to be your gift in the world, 

and use us in Your Kingdom today.

That we may be used to bring You Glory,

 and that we see how one touch in the world-

touches another. 

In the name of Jesus we pray.

Amen.

Banner in the sanctuary of 

Grace Lutheran Church,

Woodbridge, Virginia.