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Prayers in Time in Need

IN TIME OF TROUBLE

Oh Lord, you promise that in all things you work for the good of those who love you. Help me see your loving hand in this time of trouble. Save me from doubt, relieve my anguish and lead me through these dark days with the light of your presence.

FOR THE POOR AND HUNGRY

Compassionate Savior, too often I forget how many in our world are homeless, poor and hungry. In your mercy relieve their suffering and pain. Remind me that when I help a person in need I am serving you.

FOR OTHERS IN TROUBLE

Oh Lord, be gracious and kind to all who are in trouble. Heal those who are sick, cheer those who are sad, and give your strength to those who are weary and weak. Do what is best for them according to your gracious will, and keep them faithful to our Lord Jesus Christ.

WHEN THERE IS STRIFE

Oh Lord, it grieves me that anger, strife, and bitterness have become a part of my life. Forgive my sins and renew my spirit so that I will pardon others, correct the mistakes I have made and be more cheerful toward those around me. Remind me through your Word that your Son’s peace provides the needed hope and reason for healing and change.

WHEN SICK

Great Physician of body and soul, I have been struggling with sickness and pain. If it is your will, let these days pass quickly. Guide the hands of those who care for me, and give me confidence in their skills. If I must continue to suffer, grant me the comfort of knowing that you will allow nothing to happen to me which is not for my eternal good.

FOR THE SICK

Almighty Father, giver of life and health, I pray for and for all who are sick and suffering. Grant that in the midst of pain they may be comforted by your presence and sustained by your love. If it be your gracious will, restore them to health.

ON RECOVERING FROM INJURY OR ILLNESS

Lord of my life, in the day of trouble, I called to you and you delivered me. Receive my humble thanks. Bless those who prayed for me and those who served me in my time of illness. Enable me to use all my days in grateful praise and service.

FOR A LIFE OF SERVICE

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
Oh Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled, as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.