O God, only you know the truth of the burden which each of us carries.
We know that some of the burdens which we wish to lay down
can be picked up by the gifts and energy of others.
Sometimes we can be so supported by others that the things we are carrying seem lighter.
Sometimes we can change our life I ways which bring new justice and care.
For other things, we have few answers,
too few resources in ourselves to bring in the changes,
or we simply fail in what we would hope to do or be.

For this we grieve.
For this we pray forgiveness.
For all, we pray for new ways to journey on in hope.

– Dorothy McRae-McMahon, Australia