Prayer through the Ages
Each day and each night, each shade and each light, we bend our knee in the eye of the Father who has created us, in the eye of the Son who has redeemed us, in the eye of the Spirit who has cleansed us; in love and affection, in wisdom and grace, in faith and in fear, for ever and ever. Amen.
Based on traditional Gaelic prayers to the Trinity
Prayer of the Day
Holy and righteous Father, please forgive us for the times that we are in rebellion to your will. Help us to recognize those times and give us the strength to avoid those temptations. In Jesus' name we pray...
We pray for the vulnerable. For the sick, the aged, the chronically ill, the immunocompromised, those with pre-existing conditions… Lord, protect them from harm. Be their comforter and their strength. For the many in our church family who are vulnerable in health, we entrust them to your loving arms.
Thank you for your Holy Spirit that gives us comfort and guidance as we journey through life.
In these times of the coronavirus, there is grief in our hearts, anxiety on our minds, suffering before our eyes. We need your mercy, your intercession, your love. Lord hear us.
For Pat Washburn's friend Marilyn Maxwell who just passed away after a fight with cancer.
For Charlie Cassidy, who had successful surgery and is now in rehab for about 10 days before he can return home.
For Joan Whearty who had hip replacement surgery.
We ask that You help us to cope with the coronavirus and its new strains.
For our friends working the Covid19 front lines: Alayne Snyder, Drs. Johnny and Riny Kovoor. and Erik Lindholm. Direct their hands and all their colleagues worldwide, protect them from illness, sustain their energy, we beg in your Name.
May we all, as people of God, see and speak of each precious one, made in your image, as worthy of health and wholeness. In our efforts to keep fear at bay, may we not speak or think of this virus as being risky “only” to certain populations, as if they were less treasured in your eyes. May we see each other as you see each of us
Be with people making decisions that affect the lives and futures of our families, communities, countries, and the wider world.
Holy Spirit, as families adjust to everyone being home we ask that You guide people in their new realities. Give spouses grace for each other. Prompt worn-out parents to speak words of kindness and encouragement to their children.
Give peace to people feeling financial strain during these times of uncertainty, bring them comfort and peace, reminding them that You are there for them. Provide for them in their times of need.
We pray in Jesus name, Amen.
