Working for your kingdom

Working for your kingdom

Oh God, give us the grace to hear your voice,

And the strength to continue working for your kingdom in this time of the pandemic.

Do not allow us to be indifferent to those who today suffer the loss of a loved one, or who suffer from the absence of work.

But give us the courage to accompany and side with those who suffer violence or injustice. 

God's healing hand to our brothers and sisters who have contracted and are suffering due to the Coronavirus Disease, we pray that God’s healing hand may rest upon you.

To medical doctors, nurses, and the supporting staff who are in the frontline of the fight against COVID-19, may God sustain you and inspire you 

to render your life-saving services with due care, love, and compassion.

To all those who have lost their loved ones due to the Coronavirus outbreak, we convey our deepest sympathies.

We pray that their souls, through God’s mercy, may rest in eternal peace. We pray that God may grant all bereaved families his consolation and strengthen their faith and hope in God.

At this time

Dear Lord, At this time of the pandemic, 

Let us, foster respect and solidarity with others, especially those who are weak or poor. 

Let us remain calm and ignore unsubstantiated rumors.

Let us take advantage of living together as a family.

Let us attend to moments of prayer.

Let us cultivate responsibility, patience, and hope.

Merciful God,

We place into your care all the refugees and migrants across the globe.

God who hurts with humanity, we lift up our voices and pour out our hearts to you, in sadness and grief, for those who don't have anyone to hear their suffering and pain, for those who don't have anyone to love and care, for those who don't have anyone to tell their stories and especially for those who have been suffering due to this pandemic and struggling with coronavirus to see another day in their life.

We pray for their courage of heart and strength of mind and body.

Keep them safe from harm.

Lord, we pray for those who need ongoing medical treatment who are forced to wait at this time.

God, please watch over their health and help them to stay positive and patient.

We pray that we overcome this global crisis and that after this pandemic, we build a more just and humane world.

We pray for all who are suffering and bereaved. 

At this time of sorrow, incomprehension, and tragedy, we stand together.

In this crisis, we pray for God’s mercy and healing for the sick and for health and strength for all who care for them. 

With heavy hearts, we bring before you the plight of the frontline staff around the world.

May they know our love and feelings for all they are doing to heal and help those affected by coronavirus.

God of all consolation, may they know your protection and peace.

Bless them in these challenging days and bless their families.

We cry out to you

God of all,

we cry out to you for help.

In your mercy, hear our prayer.

Protect us, Lord, and be with us

especially those of us most vulnerable

during this coronavirus crisis.

Move us to reach out in love to our neighbors near and far.

So that the humble may be exalted,

the hungry filled with good things.

Grant us the courage

not to rush back to our old ways,

but to rebuild our world together,

creating foundations of justice,

with equality and peace for all.

Almighty and merciful God, who show your love to all your creation.

We come before you asking for quick control of the Coronavirus currently ravaging our world.

Hear graciously the prayers we make for those affected by the virus in various parts of the world.

Grant healing to the sick, eternal life to the dead, and consolation to the bereaved families.

We pray that an effective medicine to combat the sickness be speedily found.

We pray for the relevant governments and health authorities that they take appropriate steps for the good of the people.

Look upon us in your mercy and forgive us our failings. 

Loving, ever-living, and compassionate God,

You understand the pain of loss, the heartache of bereavement, May we hold in our hearts all those whose families or friends have died.

You are a light that shines in the darkest times, Guide us, and heal us in our sickness and sorrow.

You comfort us in times of fear, May we comfort each other, even as we keep apart.

You console and lead us in times of doubt and confusion, May we follow the light of your love and spread hope.

You move our hearts to acts of generosity, May we be led to share what we have with those in need.

God of life,

We thank you for the signs of your light in the midst of our darkness, May we be signs of your compassion in the heart of your world. 

Loving, ever-living, and compassionate God, You understand the pain of loss, the heartache of bereavement, May we hold in our hearts all those whose families or friends have died.

You are a light that shines in the darkest times, Guide us and heal us in our sickness and sorrow.

You comfort us in times of fear, May we comfort each other, even as we keep apart.

You console and lead us in times of doubt and confusion, May we follow the light of your love and spread hope.

You move our hearts to acts of generosity, May we be led to share what we have with those in need.

God of life, We thank you for the signs of your light in the midst of our darkness, May we be signs of your compassion in the heart of your world. 

Lord God, we entrust to you the families and communities affected by Coronavirus, wherever they may be.

We pray especially for health care workers, that you may guide and protect them.

We pray that your Spirit might inspire those researching new medicines and treatments.

And in the midst of this, keep us strong in faith, hope, and love. Grant us the courage and perseverance to be good neighbors.

May the words of God be our prayer as we entrust ourselves and all of us who are affected to your infinite power and love. 

Your loving care

God,

when you walked with us on earth you spread your healing power.

We place in your loving care all who are affected by Coronavirus.

Keep us strong in faith, hope, and love.

Bring relief to our sick, console our bereaved,

protect those who care for us.

We, the Rockers of SCC 1969-72 Edition, over a year have been lifting our prayer to you Lord, and trust in your infinite mercy, as we wait for the daybreak after every night.