Amy Wilson Feltz

Gracious and Loving God,

Give us eyes to see our neighbors as you see them,
 courage to cross the road when compassion calls,
 and hearts willing to be changed by the people we would rather avoid.

Wherever judgment has taken root in us,
 plant instead the seeds of mercy.
 Wherever fear keeps us at a distance,
 draw us nearer in love.

And as we follow Jesus this week,
 may we discover that in loving our neighbors,
 we are becoming more fully alive ourselves.

Amen.