Holy One, as we come before you on this day with our traditional repentance, we remember those sacred words, ash to ash and dust to dust.
Yet, this year is different. We have lived in the wilderness-like atmosphere of Lent for nearly a year. Our world is broken, our hearts are hurting and we need healing and hope.
In those broken places, Oh God, let your healing love seep in. In places where we hurt, even amid this pandemic wilderness, allow healing grace to slowly enter our hearts and our lives.
In this morose season, may we live into the healing that is so desperately needed. We trust in your holy hope as we remember our mortality. As we venture deeper into the wilderness, help us know that your transforming presence will guide us through to the joy of the resurrection with new found wholeness. Amen.
