Dear Spirit of Mercy and Wisdom, you reside within every act of resistance and every breath of hope. In the quiet courage of the refugee and the daring flight of the rescuer, in the trembling earth and the trembling heart, we come to you today with reverence, sorrow, and longing.
We lift up those affected by the sweeping new tariffs, now at their highest level since the Great Depression. May the burdens not fall hardest on the impoverished, and may leaders remember that economic strength is meaningless without compassion.
We pray for truth and inclusion as the census faces a historic shift, excluding those without legal status. May every person be counted, not merely in numbers, but in dignity. Let justice be rooted in humanity, not division.
We hold in prayer the lawmakers pursued by power, as Senator Cornyn enlists the FBI to track down Texas Democrats. May democracy be defended through dialogue, not intimidation. Let conscience be honored, even in dissent.
We remember the North Korean man who swam to freedom, wrapped in plastic foam, risking death for a new beginning. May his courage be met with welcome, and may all who flee oppression find refuge and peace.
We give thanks for the pilots who braved 19 hours of darkness and ice, rescuing the sick from Antarctica with precision and grace. May their bravery inspire us to act boldly in service of others, even when the path is perilous.
We lift up the American housing market, now caught in a listings battle that threatens transparency. May home remain a place of safety, not speculation. Let fairness guide every transaction, and may shelter be a right, not a privilege.
For all beings—the grieving and the rejoicing, the powerful and the powerless, the seen and the unseen—may peace prevail, love lead, and hope endure. Amen 
Whispers of Grace 
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