a prayer in pain

[prismaticbleed]

 

Lord, help me to see what work you need me to do in this fallen world, [especially when its brokenness causes me pain and sorrow. I know all mankind hurts along with me, and that You likewise know our pain]. If my suffering is meant to show me how to [help You] repair and restore [some aspect of Creation], lead and guide me in doing that. Help me [to use this experience to grow in empathy and humility, so that I can better understand, comfort, and] work to bless others who are suffering, too. Amen.

(inspired by the Theology of Work Project)