Holy God -
We give thanks for Joseph’s model of forgiveness.
May we remain tender as we listen to those seeking forgiveness and as we ourselves seek forgiveness, and may our holy tears begin to heal our wounds.
May we remain humble as we seek and offer genuine reconciliation for You are God and we are not.
May we remain clear-eyed as we remember past harmful intentions and trust that You are ever present as You transform our past pain.
May we remain fearless as our humble and mercy-filled work of forgiveness pulls us into new relations with one another.
Amen and amen.