Prayer Through the Ages
God, beyond all our naming, the glory of creation reaches out to you. God, beyond all our reasoning, the voice of the universe sounds your praise; God, beyond all our knowing, all that lives finds its destiny in your presence.
Gregory of Nazianzus (c.329-389)
Prayer of the Day
Dear Father, thank You that we can come close to You, knowing that the barrier of sin has been removed. Thank You that You give us true rest for our soul and perfect peace in our heart - and that in the midst of any storm Your peace that passes human understanding remains. Thank you Lord for listening as we pray in Christ Jesus' name:
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.
For the 458,918+ in the USA and the 2.2 million worldwide who have died from COVID19 . We ask that you hold in your gentle embrace all who have died and who will die this day. Comfort their loved ones in their despair.
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.
Thank you for your Holy Spirit that gives us comfort and guidance as we journey through life.
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.
We pray those prayers close to our heart.
We ask your guidance for all those who are struggling, who are looking for hope. Where we have felt discouraged, renew us through signs of hope.
For those waiting to be tested, awaiting results, new positive cases, hospitalizations, ICU beds filled, those near death and who have died. Grant each person and their families grace and patience throughout their unique circumstances.
We have in out thoughts and prayers friends who have moved afar but are still close in our hearts: Marilyn Van Tine, Pauline and Marty Bluver and their entire family, Barbara and Charlie Cassidy and Erna Burton.
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 praise you God and pray these prayers In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
