A friend of Vivian Beauchamp's sent her the following prayer. We don't know the original author, but it is lovely and to the point. (If it is from The Book of Common Prayer, please let us know.)
"Jesus, let us be willing to take the necessary risks to be a healing, compassionate presence in our violent world, especially with women, children, and those who have no voice.
Show us how to make Your merciful life visible; show us how to move others by our own Christian faith, and stay focused on the spiritual life even when we feel content to stay in our my own little rut of paralysis.
Encourage each of us and use us to be a friend to others, as it is a unique grace to be able to support and pray for another's health and wholeness.
We give thanks for all who have brought us to you Lord Jesus, and we pray that we all will have the opportunity to be that same kind of friend for others."
Vivian's friend added that heroic lives are built upon each small kindness done in Jesus' name.
If you can, try to find a song by Randy Stonehill (from Lazarus Man) entitled "In Jesus' Name."
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