Come, Holy Spirit…
Fill our mouths with language that is kind instead of hateful.
Fill our homes with love instead of greed.
Fill our schools with knowledge instead of guns.
Fill the halls of power with authenticity instead of dishonesty.
Fill our skies with birds instead of weapons.
And fill our world with peace.
Give our children the wisdom to see that they are loved – and lovable.
Give our parents the courage to say, “no” to that which is harmful to children.
Give our leaders the strength to speak truth to power.
Give us all the fortitude to bring peace to our workplace and homes.
Wash us clean, Holy Spirit, that we may begin again, renewed, resolving to work for what is right, what is holy, what is just, and what is good.
Most of all, Holy Spirit, open our hardened hearts to receive your Spirit. Open our closed minds to receive your wisdom. Open our mouths only to proclaim praise to the Triune God, the giver all of gifts.
Amen.