God of the present
We thank you for your compassion and love.
That you care as much about the body as the soul,
As much about emotions as the spirit.
But we live in a fallen world, where illness, suffering, and pain are part of the fabric of our existence.
So we ask for greater recognition of the faith that has been given to us
That you were present fully in Jesus Christ, in the human condition,
To share our pain and to heal us. “It’s only a matter of when – not if ,”
We declare with a grateful heart.
God of healing
We are glad for your friends who knowingly and unknowingly join with your mission,
The doctors and nurses who with skill and compassion help our bodies and minds fight against disease and sickness,
We celebrate the growing army of women and men who seek to bring healing to whomever they meet and we are grateful for every cooperative effort of pastor, psychologist, and physician for healing comes from You. “We rejoice that you are willing,”
We announce with patient expectation.
God who is willing
Help us to listen deeply to one another
Help us to practice our faith – to bring everyone and everything in prayer before you
Help keep us from unbelief, sinful pride, hollow skepticism, or vain certainty
Help us adopt your words not ours, your faith not ours, your mission not ours and declare with your Son, “Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven,”
For in heaven our future finds it rest, our bodies find their health, our lives find your perfect will, and our world meets its anticipated end.
We pray this in your name. Amen.
