O God,
sustain us in the complexity of our humanity
as you sustained David--
playing the harp of youth,
throwing stones at giant problems,
loving our friends beyond wisdom,
dancing worship,
mourning children,
breaking our hearts in psalms, and
longing for warmth in our old bones. Amen.

God of hosts, before whom David danced and sang,
Mother of mercy and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
in whom all things cohere;
whenever we are confronted by
lust, hate, or fear,
give us the faith of John the baptizer
that we may trust in the redemption of your Messiah. Amen.

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Prayers from the Revised Common Lectionary