The whole part of "That after... I will..."
Reminds me exactly of the preacher saying the prayer; and then the written response is read by the congregation.
And this is the part of church I enjoy not as religion but as common sense, bond, and unison.
Very well written. Worthy of a sermon, or book of spiritual reflection.

The beginning though is as sad and elusive that I feel about my current situation. I need the prayer at the end. Need.