When fear caves us in...

Call us out with your word of peace.

When anger and frustration causes us to push others away and isolate ourselves...

Call us out with your word of love.

When loss and loneliness lead to desperation and despair...

Call us out with your word of hope.

When death and decay seem to surround us and keep us bound and burdened...

Call us by name and free us with your word of new life.

Amen.