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As Christians and United Methodists, we know that prayer is a powerful way to maintain our connection with our God and with each other. When we join together in prayer, we remember who we are and whose we are as disciples of Jesus Christ. We invite you to share your prayers with your fellow United Methodists – believing that God hears every word.
Lord, hear our prayer…
Jackie
Gracious Heavenly Father, come to our aid amid this unprecedented global pandemic, that we may once again experience your healing love. We ask your healing upon those who are sick with the virus. We ask your loving comfort, peace, hope and strength for the families of...
Tim
Almighty God, ruler of all creation, grant to the leaders of our nation, state and communities the wisdom to guide us through this season of sickness. Grant them the courage, compassion and understanding to make wise choices. We pray that your Spirit would be at work...
David
Gracious and loving God, we give thanks for all that you have done for us, especially the gift of eternal life through the life, death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ. We pray that you continue to watch over us as we go through these troubled waters. Lord,...
Cathy
O God, You have carried us this far and we trust you to carry us forward. Thank you for walking alongside the sick and lonely. Thank you for protecting and empowering the medical persons and others who are on the front lines. Thank you for our Clergy and laypersons...
Michael
As we are separated physically from one another, we get strength from the presence of the Holy Spirit. We are thankful for our health and the company of family. I am thankful for the faithfulness of my congregation and their stewardship during this time apart. In...
Cathy
Free God    – Cathy Jamieson Lonely, longing For life The way it used to be, When we were free From hearing death tolls, And being told Where we can go, Whom we can hug, When we can worship. Worry weighs me down, Wrestles me to the ground of my being --- God. Where...
Barbara
God of grace and God of mercy, we take this time, first of all, to thank you for another day of life. We so often take our health for granted. Today many people we know, and even more people we do not know, are suffering. We ask for continued strength for them. Allow...
Jim
Lord, grant us wisdom and caution as we begin to step back into our normal schedules. Some of us do not know we carry a virus that causes us no problem but may cause disease or death in a neighbor. Some of us have undiagnosed conditions and we may fearlessly cast...