Draw Near

by Rev. Billy Kluttz
from The Resistance Prays e-newsletter

Holy One Well Acquainted With Grieving,
Jesus Who Wept and Died,
Empower us to notice each life, each person, each story
Among the thousands lost to this pandemic

Holy One Who Incarnated Not Just This Earth, But The Grave,
Teach us to linger
To stay present for uncomfortable emotions,
To sadness and pain when they do come

In life, in death, in life beyond death,
Draw near to us, Saving God,
So that we might draw near to this hurting world
That you continue to call Your Own
Amen