God who makes and loves every person,
we pray for our Haitian family members,
particularly those who live in and around Springfield, Ohio.
We thank you for their presence with us.
We are grateful for the gifts they bring.
Protect your Haitian children and all children
from falsehoods motivated by fear and anger
and perpetrated for political gain.
Protect your children and our communities
from the acts of hate such lies may spawn.
Touch our hearts that we might
tell the truth,
challenge lies,
disrupt stereotypes,
overcome fear,
practice welcome,
and embrace all in love.
We pray in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Along the Graybeard Trail 