Kind and Loving Father,
It is with joy that we celebrate
the miracle of your Son's birth.
In this season, we often find ourselves safely
within the loving arms of our family.
But even in this time of joy,
we know there are many who are alone.
There are those whose family has disintegrated
and scattered to the winds.
There are those who have lost loved ones
to accident, disease, or time.
There are those who, for whatever reason,
are completely alone in this world.
Father there are those who have spent this year
climbing a mountain of adversity.
They are drowning in their anger, guilt and sorrow.
Some struggle with personal demons
Known only to them.
They refuse to reach out to others
because they fear judgment and rejection.
Somehow they have forgotten that
In your arms, there is always love and acceptance;
That you have always blessed those
ignored by the proud and the vain.
Father, we ask you to bless them.
We ask you to heal their broken hearts
and shattered spirits.
We ask that, where possible,
that those who are alone may find their loved ones;
That they would feel the embrace of family once again.
Father, send us to cross their path;
That we may live the truth of your Son's words,
To love one another
As you have loved us.
In the name of Jesus,
Our Savior and Master,
Amen
Copyright © 2010 by Ralph Couey
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