St. Nicolai Notes

Prayer for March 22-28, 2020
Sermon Text: John 9:1-41

That we may do the works of God in our time of crisis

     God of all people, we rejoice in Jesus' ability to heal. We rejoice that Jesus encountered the sick, diseased, and disabled without assessing blame or exercising judgement on them. We rejoice that Jesus saw, in the blind, lame, and otherwise afflicted, an opportunity to do your works, to exercise compassion that gave new life to many.
     Enable us to see and respond as Jesus did, with hearts and minds that are prepared to act courageously to provide compassionate and healing care for many who are in need of your touch.
Give us energy and stamina for as long as it takes to respond adequately to the current crisis that effects all people and has many living in deep fear and distress.
     Even as we try to act with wisdom and caution, we trust in You to bring healing and renewal on a broad scale. Only You are able to provide all the resources, wisdom, and creativity to make this possible. Amen.