The Hurting Places
Beth A. Richardson

There is a world of hurt around me today,
And my heart fills with pain.
Sometimes I hear myself saying,
“All I can do is pray.”

And then I remember that praying
Is no small thing.
Sometimes it is the only thing,
The one true thing for this hurting world.

Healing God, send your wholeness,
Loving Christ, your strength,
Holy Spirit, your comforting presence,
To all who hurt,
To all who struggle,
To all who mourn. Amen.

From Christ Beside Me, Christ Within Me: Celtic Blessings. Copyright © 2016 by Beth A. Richardson. https://store.upperroom.org/product/christ-beside-me-christ-within-me