Prayer of the Church during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Gracious
and loving God,
the
Psalmist reminds us that,
‘You
are our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.’
God,
we feel deeply that our world is in trouble
with
the spread of the coronavirus.
There
is a heightened sense of fear and anxiety about the future.
We
ask that we may calmly and lovingly trust in you
and
care for all who are affected by this pandemic.
Please
bless the work of health professionals,
government
officials, aged care providers, school and community leaders.
Grant
them strength and wisdom.
We
pray for all who feel stressed and worried,
that
they might find peace and reassurance.
Free
us from panic and selfish stockpiling.
We
pray for all those who mourn the loss of loved ones to the virus,
that
they will find comfort and support.
May
all our congregations and faith communities
be
places of empathy, compassion and calm in all we face.
~
written by Rev. Steve Francis, Moderator of the Uniting Church in Australia. Posted
on the United Church in Australia/Western Australia website.
