Category: prayers

Lord God, Let your peace rest so gently on our hearts and minds that we may have the strength to work for peace in our world, today, tomorrow and for ever. Amen

Lord you are love, Lord, you are peace. Lord, you are our gentle strength. You are with us wherever we go So we need not be afraid. For your love, your peace and your strength We thank you, now and always. Amen

Dear God, Please bless our families, give to those who care for us the spirit of understanding and the spirit of love that our homes may be places of peace and of laughter for Jesus’ sake Amen

Lord Jesus Christ, You taught us to love our neighbour, And to care for those in need As if we were caring for you. In this time of anxiety, give us strength To comfort the fearful, to tend the sick, And to assure the isolated of our love, and your love, For your name’s sake. …

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God of love and hope, You made the world and care for all creation, But the world feels strange right now. The news is full of stories about Coronavirus. Some people are worried that they might get ill. Others are anxious for their family and friends. Be with them and help them to find peace. …

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Holy and loving God Open our eyes to see you, Open our minds to trust you; Open our hearts to love you This day and for evermore. Amen

Gracious God, Give skill, sympathy and resilience to all who are caring for the sick, and your wisdom to those searching for a cure. Strengthen them with your Spirit, that through their work many will be restored to health; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation. In their loneliness, be their consolation; in their anxiety, be their hope; in their darkness, be their light; through him who suffered alone on the cross, but reigns with you in glory, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Dear God, In this time of worry and uncertainty where people are getting so ill and normal life has had to stop, we ask for you to strengthen us and support us as we work through these changes.  Life feels strange and difficult, please help us to feel your love and peace. Amen.

Dear God, We are so thankful that we have scientists with skills and talents to be able to help at times like this.  They are working around the clock trying to find vaccine and medicine to fight this virus.  We ask that they will soon find the medications needed to help and that they and …

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