Stop being afraid. The Lord favors you.
Me, Lord? How can I possibly magnify you?
How can I make you any bigger than you are?
Nothing is impossible with God.
Well, I wish you’d get to it, Lord. Bring down the mighty and fill the hungry with good things, and fulfill your promise of peace among the nations.
O Leader of the House of Israel,
giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai:
come to rescue us with your mighty power!
And while you’re at it …
comfort those who mourn,
be present to the lonely,
heal the sick,
provide for the poor,
show mercy, Lord.
Why do you think I have come to you, favored one?
Stop being afraid. You get to it.
Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word. Amen.
