Prayer: Finding

We will not find

that needed justice

in our apathy;

we will not find

that elusive wholeness

with our quarreling;

we will not find

our hoped for unity

with our doctrines;

we will not find

our misplaced love

with our hating;

we will not find

that rest we crave

in our overflowing planners;

we will not find

the peace you offer

in our well nursed grudges.

but

we will find you

in the brokenness of the Bread

and in the breaking of our hearts;

we will find you

when we drain the Cup,

refill it with our gifts,

and offer it to a little child;

we will find you

when we squeeze closer together,

making room at the Table

for all your people.

Help us to find you,

God in Community, Holy in One. . .

 

Amen.

~ written by Thom Shuman