God. It has been a long time since I have longed for you. In the excess of praise choruses, upon my bed at night, or even the longing that is mingled with tears. Please fill us with love that sets our hearts restless. Please set us seeking the peace found only in your finality. Give us the grace to love what is divided and broken, fragmented and partial all around us... not as a temptation from the ultimacy of your love but with an eye towards the time when you shall be all and all, before the rocks cry out, before tears are wiped not wrung, before the beast rests with prey... Until you come again let us trust in your unfailing love. Lord, God Strong to Save. Teach us to find ourself at rest in your promises and spured on by your peace.
Amen