A Prayer as I Put on My Mask…

Thanks to Steven B. for sharing this prayer from Rev. Dr. Richard Bott, Moderator of the United Church of Canada…

A prayer as I put on my mask:
 
Creator,
as I prepare to go into the world,
help me to see the sacrament
in the wearing of this cloth –
let it be “an outward sign
of an inward grace” –
a tangible and visible way of living
love for my neighbours,
as I love myself.
 
Christ,
since my lips will be covered,
uncover my heart,
that people would see my smile
in the crinkles around my eyes.
Since my voice may be muffled,
help me to speak clearly,
not only with my words,
but with my actions.
 
Holy Spirit,
As the elastic touches my ears,
remind me to listen carefully –
and full of care –
to all those I meet.
May this simple piece of cloth be
shield and banner,
and each breath that it holds,
be filled with your love.
In your Name and
in that love,
I pray.
 
May it be so.
May it be so.
 
POSTED HERE including this notation: (All of the prayers I post here can be shared under a Creative Commons – Attribution/Non-Commercial license. Noted again,because of the requests)
 

Enjoy the day  [covered with face mask when in public 🙂  ]  filled with the Spirit!



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