PRAYER OF INTERCESSION:

Eternal God,

we praise you for all that is good in our lives,

family and friends, our local community,

our congregation.

Grant all your Spirit of unity in these difficult times

Lord hear us

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER

We praise you for the wonder of your creation,

so many programs on TV now show us

how wonderfully made your creation is,

how delicately balanced all of life is,

including human life…

Grant all your Spirit of humility in these difficult times.

Lord hear us

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER

We praise you for the courage and strength

shown by so many people

including people near and dear to us

who struggle with day to day debilitating ill health.

Grant all your Spirit of compassion in these difficult times.

Lord hear us

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER

We praise you for the selfless giving of time and resources

by so many in our communities

to affirm and assist in practical ways people isolated in their home,

and fearful of going out.

Grant all your Spirit of community in these difficult times.

Lord hear us

LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER

We pray in the name of Jesus Christ

who walks through the storms of life with us,

AMEN