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An Epiphany Prayer

Asylum and Migration, For Worship, Prayers, Reflection, Welcoming Environment · 6 January, 2019

Epiphany God,
As we reflect today on how a major incident involving migrants
brings Christmas to an abrupt end,
we pray for your world.

God whose light draws travellers,
be with all who journey seeking something better
whether by camel, carload or dinghy.

God of the truth-seekers,
save us from believing we hold the only answers
and enable us to listen and learn from other perspectives.

Gift-receiving God,
help us to value the gifts of all who are part of our communities
and to remember that earnings and contribution are not the same thing.

God the refugee,
may those forced to flee in fear of their lives
find places of safety and welcome.

Epiphany God,
an encounter with you leads the wise to choose a new direction.
We pray that your manifest presence will enrich our debates, enlighten our world, and enable us to change.
Amen.

 

This is one of a series of blogs looking at how we can be part of creating a welcoming environment for migrants. Read the others here.

Filed Under: Asylum and Migration, For Worship, Prayers, Reflection, Welcoming Environment

Simeon Mitchell

I became interim JPIT Team Leader in April 2021, and have the privilege and responsibility of coordinating the work of the team. I was previously Deputy Team Leader, and have been Secretary for Church and Society for the United Reformed Church since January 2018. My background is in international development and enabling Christians and churches to respond to issues of global poverty and injustice. I live in Oxford with my wife and three children, and am a preacher and lay leader in my local church.

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