We Hold Before God / May God : A Prayer For Groups And Teams

This prayer seeks to fulfill and support. "This is a prayer I've said again and again, mostly in a group setting, holding the hands of my compatriots/cohort, as we join together to evoke the presence of God over our gathering and our prayers."

Please, enjoy this version with music composed by Khalfani Now, listen along, and recite as well!

Transcript

And now, Let us hold hands spiritually with all of the children of the world and say together, We hold before God those for whom life is very difficult, Those who have difficult decisions to make, And who honestly do not know what is the right thing to do. We hold before God those who have difficult tasks to do and to face and who fear they may fail in them, Those who have difficult temptations to face, And who know only too well that they may fall to them if they try to meet them alone. We hold before God those who know that they can be their own worst enemies. We hold before God those who have difficult people to work with, Those who have to suffer unjust treatment, Unfair criticism, Unappreciated work. We hold before God those who are sad because someone they loved has died, And any who are disappointed in something for which they hoped very much. May God who is present in sunrise and nightfall and in the crossing of the sea guide our feet as we go. May God who is with us when we sit and when we stand encompass us with love and lead us by the hand. May God who knows our paths and places where we rest be with us in our waiting. Be our good news for sharing and lead us in the way that is everlasting. And for this, Mother, Father, God, I thank you.