Yes, Lord

As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, crying loudly, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord.” Then he touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith let it be done to you.” And their eyes were opened. Then Jesus sternly ordered them, “See that no one knows of this.” But they went away and spread the news about him throughout that district. After they had gone away, a demoniac who was mute was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the one who had been mute spoke; and the crowds were amazed and said, “Never has anything like this been seen in Israel.” But the Pharisees said, “By the ruler of the demons he casts out the demons.” Matthew 9:27-34

Creator, you put your spirit in all

you hear the cries of the suffering

bringing sight to the blind ones

offering respite to the weary ones.

We are tired and worn these days

moved to distrust and frustration

striking at those who unsettle us

not willing to ask for our healing.

Yet along the road strangers cried out

and you turned and healed them all

the religious leaders condemned you

yet you loved then and love us still.

Draw near to us in our sorrows

bring healing so that we may go on

we are your heart and hands today

and we would be a balm for our world. Amen.