Prayer for March 29-April 4, 2020
Sermon Text(s): John 11:1-45; Ezekiel 37:1-14
That we may be liberated from deathly powers to overflow with compassion for our neighbors
You who are resurrection and life, we turn to You in this time of crisis. We turn to You in our worry, fear, confusion and vulnerability. We turn to You because many of us, here and throughout the world, are under threat, and death looms large, casting a long shadow in our lives.
You who are resurrection and life, we turn to You, because we know that You are able to do the unexpected. You are able to heal sickness that seems beyond healing. You are able to bring order out of chaos and life from death.
We ask for healing. We ask for survival. But we also ask that you transform our individual and communal lives so that we are no longer captivated by corporate and political powers that feed on death. Free us from all that terrifies and controls us. Liberate us for courageous faithfulness that overflows with compassion for our neighbors – especially for those who are most vulnerable.
We trust in You. Overcome our fear and deepen our faith. Amen.
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