Grace to you, and peace

Haiku of thanksgiving

Grace to you, and peace,

from God, our divine Parent,

and from Jesus Christ.

The apostle writes

out of love, to share the pain

We are one in Christ.

May God who consoles

when we have been afflicted,

also console you.

We suffer with Christ

that you might know salvation;

you suffer with us.

We have hope for you.

As you share our suffering,

be consoled with us.

We were crushed, complete,

we thought we would surely die;

God came to our aid.

He rescued us once;

we hope he does so again.

Help us by your prayers.

We are being blessed

through your prayers, and others' too;

many will give thanks.

© Ken Rookes 2020

Posted for the Narrative Lectionary, 6th Sunday after Pentecost