Community Prayers 2020.04.26

Prayers of Thanksgiving. For …

Connection this morning – Thank you Virginia, Candice, Penn, Jennifer! Liz
Secure jobs and the ability to purchase a house that my husband and I have been saving for. Olivia
The ability to attend church with my daughter, who is so far away, yet with You. Diane
Our nurse friend who had a scare last week and needed to be tested for COVID. Her results came back negative this week. Dave
The health of my family and access to the safety and resources we need. Alison
Those who continue to have steady work in this season. Shay

… let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Spaces to be with what’s here, even when it’s difficult. Jason
Patience to endure a longer period than many of us imagined or anticipated. J.S.
My brother who is still recovering from COVID-19 and went to the hospital on Thursday night. He’s back out now, and doing better. For his continued healing. Joe
Protection of those who are high-risk. Samantha
Peace and strength as I navigate a difficult season at work. Jaimie
All first responders who are exhausted. May they find rest.
For those who have lost work in this season. Shay
My friend Jason and his family as he recovers from brain surgery. Jennifer
Showing me His provision that sustains me during what could be seen as a time of lack. Moji
Courage to embrace the changes that will bring us into new ways of living and being. Gena
Navigating uncertainty and changes in the weeks ahead. For a spirit of kindness and compassion to overwhelm us. Naomi
All of us navigating a season of unemployment. Emily
Healing of families and friends who have lost loved ones. Moji
Understanding from clients and co-workers as we transition back into work (whenever that happens). Matthew
Lindsay who is giving birth to twins soon. Jaimie
A dear friend who is working as a PA with COVID-19 patients experiencing homelessness in a Chicago hotel/hospital. Lars
The health of my brother, an ER doctor. Savannah
Those experiencing CV19-related racism. Dave

… let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy.

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