Like the doorkeeper on watch...

Here is the next section of Christine Hemp's

Prayers of the People:

"We pray for all those humans and creatures troubled in heart, mind or body,

and those whose hunger goes beyond the belly.

We acknowledge them now either silently or aloud. 

We ask you to heft the burden of our worry,

that we may turn over to you what we cannot handle,

then roll up our sleeves to do what we can.

Like the doorkeeper on watch,

help us to be alert to your presence in those who suffer.

Keep us in your care so that we may comfort, nourish, and treasure

those who need us most."

author - Christine Hemp

photo of the doorkeeper from here