A Blessing for Pride 2021

Jun 1

This prayer was part of a Pride Meditation Service at St. John’s Presbyterian Church in San Francisco.

Beloved, there is only love.

In you, only love.
Around you, only love.

Not a touchy-feely, pop song kind of love.
But a love that knows every secret corner
of your fragile, fabulous being and says, "Yes!"

"Yes!" to your desire.
"Yes!" to your difference.
"Yes!" to your diversity.

Whoever you are,
whatever beautiful spirit
God created you to be,
shine fearlessly and courageously.

We need you
and the divine light within you
to sparkle through the prism of your body
and brighten the world
with a glorious rainbow.

Never forget you are loved.
Fiercely and forever.

Where are you, God?