Lord, hear our prayer:

Father, we thank you for the love with which you have filled our lives and for the love we have received from those who know you and those who do not. We are grateful for all whose words and deeds have not only made your love real but also made it easier for others to believe in you; for those whose love has changed our lives and for those whose love and compassion have been a reflection of your love; for those whose love has not simply been a matter of words alone, but has been demonstrated in deeds of caring and compassion. We give you thanks in the name of Jesus our Lord.

Amen.

Some minor adaptation on some prayers.
David Clowes, 500 Prayers For All Occasions © 2003 by David C Cook Publishing
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