The Vanishing Race (Edward S. Curtis)

For Every Trail of Tears

Father, we offer this prayer for all the trails of tears
that have taken place in our land:

Lord, heal our land

Jesus, for all the trails of tears
that are taking place in our world now, we cry out:

Lord, heal the nations

Holy Spirit, for all the trails of tears
running through our lives--
our addictions, afflictions, and tribulations, we pray:

Lord, heal our hearts

May all the streams of tears flow into
the pool of Christ's suffering--here in our blessing cup.
May Your hope that rests in the ground, and rises to new life
come together with our hopes--here in our offering bread.

In the name of our Creator who is Father
In the name of the Son who is Jesus
In the name of the Spirit who is Holy
Amen.

(David Morrison)