Gentle Shepherd, who leads us in the ways of peace and refreshment, keep us from causing harm to those we touch, that we might not be thrown aside as painful and useless but accepted and treasured by all those you place in our path, through Christ Jesus our redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in glory forever and ever. Amen.
‘But the godless are all like thorns that are thrown away, for they cannot be picked up with the hand.’ – 2 Sam. 23:6