A prayer for my LGBTQ kin

A Prayer for My LGBTQ Kin Megan Rohrer Rev. Megan Rohrer is the bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the first transgender bishop in a mainline Christian denomination. We asked them to write a prayer and blessing for LGBTQ Christians. —The editors Shepherding God, Be palpably present with us when we dance,      snuggle,      and enjoy the sensations      of the creation you declare good. Help us to name, define, redefine, deconstruct, claim, and properly pronoun our fabulousness. We commit to properly naming and pronouning the fabulousness of others. Dwell with us,      both when we are able to articulate our pride for ourselves and others      and when we get stuck in a cacophony of negativity, bodily shame, or unjust laws. When we are tired, weary, and exhausted,      grant us the rest and renewal we need to keep on marching, advocating, and living openly. When we have all that we need to live fully,      help us to share with others who lack. And when it feels like time is moving too slow,      or change is not possible,      take the lead      block the wind      refresh our hearts ... READ THE FULL PRAYER Forward Share

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