10. Prayers of a Life in Tension by Stephen W. Hiemstra

Humble Father, Loving Son, Ever-present Spirit

Thank you for offering us forgiveness.

The gift of being accepted again into your presence.

A state of being at peace with you and with ourselves.

That we might find the strength to emulate you.

Offering hospitality humbly in your name

Where others other judgment and distance themselves.

We might forbear speaking and draw near enough to listen.

Give us a sense of the times and seasons of life.

And mark our times with the seasons of our relationship with you.

In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.