Touch Me

It's Morning, Jesus

There are infants among us

who need to be held in warmth and love
There are toddlers among us

who need to be followed about in patience and peace
There are children among us

who need to be engaged with training and teaching
There are youth among us

who need to be parented toward truth.
There are students among us

who need to be loved and respected in their questioning
There are singles among us

who need to be valued and honored and sometimes assured.
There are young married couples among us

who need to be surrounded by affirming community
There are young parents among us

who just need wisdom, help, and rest
There are parents of teens among us,

who need wisdom, patience, and longsuffering.
There are grandparents among us,

who need to be valued and honored.

Only you, Jesus, can be the True Shepherd

of this multitude of humanity.
Only you, by your Holy Spirit,

can take care of every need.
Release this body to our giftedness,

empower us for the ministry

for which you made us,
that we might glorify you.

In Jesus Name,

Amen