June 21

Asking for things can be hard and risky and scary.  When we ask someone for something, we have given them a certain power.  They know that we want/need whatever, and they can choose to give it or they can choose to withhold it.  We are vulnerable.  Life is like that.  The moment we are conceived, we are vulnerable.  That sounds pretty terrible, but we are all in the same position- all of us in a balance of control and helplessness, of power and vulnerability.  What a magnificent blessing that God is in control and all powerful.  We are God's children and dearly beloved.  The one who is almighty holds us in the palm of a loving hand!

Lord and Savior, hold us all in a loving embrace.  May we be strong in you.  May we be merciful, forgiving, and loving to all humans, knowing that they are as vulnerable as we are.  Grant us mercy, forgiveness, and love.  Amen.