We praise you, God of steadfast faithfulness,
and we open our souls before you now and for all our lives.
Help us to put our fullest trust in you
and acclaim you as our help and strength.
We pray today for those whose lives are wracked by grief and loss,
[especially _____,]
that you would reveal your abiding presence
and restore broken hearts.
God of steadfast faithfulness: we call on your love.
You made the heaven and the earth, the seas, and all that is in them;
give food to those who hunger
and justice to those who are oppressed.
God of steadfast faithfulness: we call on your love.
You are the freedom of all your people,
the strength of all who are weary,
the healing of all who are sick.
We pray for those who suffer and seek your health,
[especially _____.]
God of steadfast faithfulness: we call on your love.
We pray especially today for widows, immigrants, and those who are without homes or families.
Gather your people together and create a community of love once again.
God of steadfast faithfulness: we call on your love.
Lord, your grace and love reign forever,
and your promise is with us throughout all generations
in Jesus Christ, who prays with us as we say together…
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, IA
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