Jesus,
as I partake of Holy Communion today,
I pray that you will come into my house,
my body,
my temple,
even though I am unworthy to receive you,
and transform me into the person you will me to be.
As you come into my eyes,
may they no longer be mine, but yours;
no longer looking at others with prejudice, disdain, or malice,
but beholding you in all people,
for all are children of God.
As you come into my ears,
may they no longer be mine, but yours;
no longer hearing only the pain and sorrow of the world,
but listening also for your voice
speaking in every single moment of life.
As you come into my mouth,
may it no longer be mine, but yours;
no longer speaking falsehood, vanity, or wickedness,
but proclaiming boldly your truth and love
always with kindness, respect, and sincerity.
As you come into my hands,
may they no longer be mine, but yours;
no longer being lifted up in anger or hatred,
but joining with my neighbor’s hands
working to bring your reign on earth.
As you come into my feet,
may they no longer be mine, but yours;
no longer wandering aimlessly after my own whims,
but running swiftly towards your unending compassion
again and again.
As you come into my heart,
may it no longer be mine, but yours;
no longer broken by sadness, despair, or loneliness,
but healed by your good news,
rejoicing with every beat and breath.
And as you come into my soul,
may it no longer be mine, but yours;
no longer knowing where I end
and where you begin,
but always aware that you are with me,
with us,
every day even to the end of time;
that nothing separates us from your love;
that you are alive
on earth as you are in heaven,
in all of us,
and therefore also in me,
now and for ever.
Amen.
