At that time Jesus said, ‘I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. ‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’ Matthew 11:25-30
Today, I am taking time away from the readings for Morning Prayer and focusing on healing. I was asked by a dear friend to take on healing, and feel we all need some healing right now, both physical and spiritual. The weight and the burdens piled upon us, both personal and communal, are hard to bear. We are invited to begin our healing journey together, simply by trusting that we are invited to come to Jesus today like tender children aching to be gathered up in loving arms. Jesus, good mother and good father, no matter our lived experiences, opens his arms to all of us, broken by the world, broken in spirit, body broken by pain. This passage from Matthew is one often repeated in church, but can be our private prayer, in every moment, no matter how old we are and no matter the suffering and burdens we bear. We are invited to see the open arms waiting to enfold us, no matter our age, what we have done or our station in life.
A Litany for Healing
Loving Creator, come near to us today
the burdens are too great to bear alone
and you promise to dwell with us and heal us.
Come, Lord Jesus and make a home with me today.
We suffer in body, mind and spirit
the pain is more than I can carry today
help me run to your arms open to me.
Come, Lord Jesus and make a home with me today.
Some days I find myself full of fury
life should not be so hard and painful
yet you say, come to me all you weary ones.
Come, Lord Jesus and make a home with me today.
I want to cry out in pain and anger
like a small child frustrated and alone
you invite me to come as that small child.
Come, Lord Jesus and make a home with me today.
Jesus, please bring me the healing I need
help me lie in the comfort of your love
and help me to know you are here with me now.
Come, Lord Jesus and make a home with me today. Amen.
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