A prayer of strength and peace

As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hears, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. Colossians 3: 12-16

I need to clothe myself in everything but meekness. I do not need to be meek during this difficult situation. I need to clothe myself with love. Most of all love of self and love of my children. I long for the peace of Christ to rule, for wisdom to speak and for a just conciliation.

I need to be thankful, and let myself be nourished by the Spirit...through the psalms, hymns, songs, prayers, thoughts, and scriptures; secular and biblical.

Gracious and loving God,
I feel overwhelmed, fearful, and in need of your true love.
Be with me on this journey. I need your nurturing and guidance.
I need your strength and your steadfastness, Jesus.
I need your wisdom, Sophia.
Give me peace and patience, I pray.
Amen.