May the God of Eve teach your broken bones to dance.
May the God of Hagar bring you comfort in the desert times of your life.
May the God of Miriam bring companions to you on your way.
May the God of Deborah grant you courage for your battles.
May the Christ who knew Mary and Martha show you the way of balance.
May the Christ who healed the bent-over woman heal your pain.
May the Christ of Mary Magdala send you out to proclaim your story.
In the name of Christ who is the memory, hope, and authority of the future.
Amen.
Mary Zimmerman, “Benedicte,” first printed in “Daughters of Sarah,” January/February 1991.