A Prayer of Awareness

2 Kings 5:1–19 (New International Version): Naaman and leprosy

This prayer could be used immediately after the above story is read, with two alternating voices.

Today, I am Naaman,

struck down,

unprotected by wealth and position, open to the brokenness of humanity, like everyone else.

Creating God,

make me more aware of who I am, and what I feel,

and where I am in humanity’s patterns.

Today, I am a servant girl,

doing my best,

filling my place,

yet knowing more than I’m expected to, of goodness and healing.

Accepting God,

make me more aware of who I am,

and what I know,

and what I have to offer beyond myself.

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Today, I am a foreign king, apprehensive,

unsure of motives and obligations, yet seeing beyond role

and human boundaries.

Embracing God,

make me more aware of who I am, and where I stand,

and the barriers I can break down.

Today, I am Elisha the prophet, standing firm,

with wisdom to offer,

beyond my understanding

or the knowledge of anyone else.

Enlivening God,

make me more aware of who I am,

and where my faith lies,

and the wisdom I can bring that’s beyond my comprehension.

Today, I am Naaman,

raised up,

healed in humility,

given a new start and a new hope I never knew possible.

Loving God,

make me more aware of who I am, and what I have,

and what is possible for me.

© Tom Gordon

from ‘The Colour of Love - Resources for World AIDS Day’

Wild Goose Publications

www.ionabooks.com

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