Over the next few months we will continue to regularly share favorite prayers from our Book of Common Prayer (BCP). If you have a favorite you’d like to recommend, please let me know! ([email protected])
Today’s prayer, For the Human Family, is from John Covington, and it can be found in the Prayers and Thanksgiving portion of the BCP, pp. 814-835:
O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (BCP, p. 815)
John says this prayer is, “one of my favorites. I like that our struggle and confusion are acknowledged.” He also notes that prayers in this Prayers and Thanksgivings section may be incorporated easily into the BCP Morning Prayer (pp. 75-102) and Evening Prayer (pp. 115-126) services.
Blessings on all your prayers!
