Creating God,

you are always doing new things,

providing water in the deserts,

and ways in the wildernesses of our lives.

Give us faith even now to see through our tears

and hear the shouts of joy in your future.

At the party with Lazarus, Mary and the others,

feasting on Martha’s dinner,

we break open our hearts

and lavish our love on Jesus.

May the perfume of our gifts

fill all the world with grace, joy, and peace.