You, Oh LORD,

hear our voice and our supplications

you are the one who listens to us,

so we join our voice with millions of others

asking for your Spirit, the Comforter

to bring peace and hope to the millions who

are struck down by the coronavirus.

Lord hear us LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER

We pray for those who know their time here is short,

the virus ravaging their body and vitality;

grant them insight into your merciful compassion offered through Christ and the trust to release themselves into your care…

Lord hear us, LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER

We pray for those who place themselves in danger

of contracting this disease as they offer care and support

to those afflicted… nurses, support staff, Doctors…

family and friends in those places

where medical staff just are not sufficient!

Lord hear us, LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER

We thank you for the general care and concern

shown by many national governments and leaders;

strengthen the resolve of leaders to continue this supportive approach

as people re-establish themselves in work and community;

May the well-being of all dictate policy…

Lord hear us, LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER

We pray for those working hard to find treatment

and preventative vaccines to safeguard future generations…

may humanity and not commercial profits only, drive such research.

May your Spirit guide their intelligence

and inspire them to recognise all possibilities;

Lord hear us, LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER

We now pray for those known to us who deal daily

with debilitating illness and conditions,

as well as others suffering temporary ill health.

We name …  (mention by name …)

Grant them courage and peace

and strength for each day..

Lord hear us, LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER

in the name of Jesus,  AMEN