We all need a home, Jesus,
a place to belong,
to be loved even when we’re at our worst;
Thank you for being a home to all of us, whoever we may be.
We think of all those who wander in wildernesses,
uncertain of where they will find their place in the world;
The orphan without parents or a real name,
and the well-loved children who feel the emptiness
left by well-loved parents who are no longer here;
The lover abandoned or betrayed by a partner who was trusted and adored,
and the partners who, in spite of their love,
were unable to stay together;
The strong and vibrant ones who now feel attacked by their own bodies and frailty,
and the ones who peacefully and gladly
await the imminent time of their death;
The courageous and creative poor who somehow manage to get through each day,
and the comfortable who have discovered the end
of the comfort that their wealth can bring;
The powerful who cannot let go of the control and influence they have known;
and the leaders who gently pass the mantle on
while still uncertain of what their next contribution can be.
Thank you for being a home to all of us, whoever we may be.
You came and made your home among us, Jesus
so that you could become a home for us.
We thank you, and pray for ourselves
and all who need to find their way home today.
Amen.
