I Need Your Mercy Again I Know I Came Yesterday

Many of these prayers come from the resources of the Episcopal Church, especially The Volume of Common Prayer and Enriching our Worship 2.  They are reproduced here in keeping with the copyright guidelines of the publisher.  All rights are reserved to the Church Pension Group equally publisher. Any of the post-obit prayers may be adapted every bit needed.

Codified Injustice: A Lament

God of Justice,
as a city, and nation, and world,
nosotros live exterior your law:
the law that precludes double standards
and prospers second chances,
the constabulary that shelters the homeless poor
and maintains inalienable rights for the stranger.

Evidence us power, and wonder, and signs.
Not you, breaking the laws of nature,
but us, breaking open the nature of our laws,
then that the possibility of abundant life
would unseal our covenant with death,
through Jesus Christ, the Crucified and Risen One.
Amen.

The Rev. Anna E. Rossi

A Prayer for the Nation

• O God of many nations,
• God of the nations of indigenous people
•  who nurtured and cherished this state for centuries
• before information technology was taken away,
• O God of the nations who generously shared their people
  • with united states over the terminal 400 years,
• O God of all our people: rich and poor, young and quondam, famous and unknown.
• Cascade out your spirit upon the states and cleanse our nations of fear and hatred.
• Make full u.s.a. with pity and peace and a thirst for justice.
• Give our nation a new beginning in your Grace.
  • We pray in the name of the Holy Trinity, 1 God.  Amen

•   The Very Rev. Dr. Peggy Patterson

Prayer for a New Beginning

• In the starting time yous beamed light that shines in the darkest hour, Lite that no darkness could overcome:
• Pierce the soul of this nation with your light, And enlighten anybody with your divine wisdom.
• Pierce the soul of this nation with your calorie-free,
• And blind the demons of violence and hate.
• Pierce the soul of this nation with your light,
• That our chests draw in promise
• And our hands grasp with strength
• And our innards gird with all their might
• And our hearts pump the lifeblood
• Of an unlikely, luminous new start being born.
• Amen.

• The Rev. Anna E. Rossi

A Prayer In Response to Gun Violence

Let u.s.a. complaining with all those who are touched by gun violence
Permit us complaining the shooter's choice for violence
Let us lament laws that allow violent men easy access to guns
Let us lament our politicians' unwillingness to work for change
Allow us lament with the hearts broken by loss today
Permit us lament all the lives cut short today
Let us complaining, O God, then let us rise from our knees to work for change
In the name of Christ, the prince of peace. Amen.

The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Onetime Executive Pastor and Canon for Social Justice

Sermons for Hard Times

" We return to the child's sense of wonder at the sheer reality and dazzler of this world."

A Prayer for DACA Dreamers

Most Holy God, in your discussion we read and so many stories almost the ones you lot take protected as they left abode in search of a meliorate life. Your servant Ruth said, "Your people volition be my people, your God, my God." Yous loved her and found a place for her in Israel. Scripture inspires us to strive for greater hospitality to the poor, the weak and strangers.

You have blessed u.s. with dreamers who arrived here as children and today seek a way to make their contribution to our common life. We pray for them at present. We pray that they will be immune to piece of work, study and live in rubber. We pray that those in dominance may turn away from the demons of prejudice, fear and scarcity, that they will gear up their hearts on acts of mercy. We pray that you volition give us vision and inspire our concrete actions every bit we seek to realize our goal of freedom and justice for all.

May your will exist done on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.

Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean of Grace Cathedral

Give U.s.a. Promise

When evil darkens our world, give usa lite. When despair numbs our souls, give u.s. promise. When we stumble and fall, lift united states of america up. When doubts assail u.s., give us organized religion. When nothing seems sure, give united states trust. When ideals fade, give us vision. When we lose our style, be our guide! That nosotros may discover serenity in Your presence, and purpose in doing Your will.

John D. Rayner

For Trust in God

O God, the source of all health: So fill up my centre with organized religion in your dearest, that with calm expectancy I may make room for your power to possess me, and gracefully accept your healing; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

In Hurting

Lord Jesus Christ, past your patience in suffering you hallowed earthly pain and gave us the instance of obedience to your Father' will: Be near me in my fourth dimension of weakness and pain; sustain me by your grace, that my strength and courage may not fail; heal me according to you lot will; and help me always to believe that what happens to me here is of trivial account if you hold me in eternal life, my Lord and my God. Amen.

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Every bit Jesus cried out on the cantankerous, I cry out to you in pain, O God my Creator. Exercise non abdicate me. Grant me relief from this suffering and preserve me in peace; through Jesus Christ my Savior, in the ability of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

For Sleep

O heavenly Father, you give your children sleep for the refreshing of soul and torso: Grant me this souvenir, I pray; go on me in that perfect peace which yous have promised to those whose minds are fixed on you; and give me such a sense of your presence, that in the hours of silence I may savour the blessed assurance of your love; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

In the Morning

This is another day, O Lord. I know not what information technology will bring along, just brand me set up, Lord, for whatever it may exist. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, assist me to sit down quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to practise nil, let me practice it gallantly. Brand these words more than words, and requite me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.

In the Evening

Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or spotter, or weep tonight, and give your angels charge over those who slumber. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the affected, shield the joyous; and all for your love' sake. Amen.

A Child's Prayer

Jesus, our Redeemer, Good Shepherd of the sheep, you carry the lambs in your artillery. I place myself in your loving intendance. Stop my pain, give me help and strength, and enhance me up to a life of joy. Hear me, I pray, for your honey Name' sake. Amen.

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Gentle Jesus, stay beside me through this day [dark]. Take away my pain. Keep me condom. Assistance me in my fright. Make my body potent once again and my middle glad. Thank you for your love which surrounds me always. Amen.

For a Sick Person

God of all condolement, our very nowadays help in trouble, be almost to me. Look on me with the optics of your mercy; comfort me with a sense of your presence; preserve me from the enemy; and give me patience in my affliction. Restore me to health, and lead me to your eternal glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Protection

Christ, light of low-cal, brightness indescribable, the Wisdom, power and glory of God, the Discussion made flesh: you overcame the forces of Satan, redeemed the world, and so ascended again to the Father. Grant me, I pray, in this tarnished world, the shining of your splendor. Ship your Archangel Michael to defend me, to baby-sit my going out and coming in, and to bring me safely to your presence, where you lot reign in the one holy and undivided Trinity, to ages of ages. Amen.

For One Suffering from Mental Distress

Blest Jesus, in the condolement of your love, I lay before y'all the memories that haunt me, the anxieties that perplex me, the despair that frightens me, and my frustration at my inability to think conspicuously. Help me to notice your forgiveness in my memories and know your peace in my distress. Touch me, O Lord, and fill me with your light and your hope. Amen.

Sermons for Hard Times

"We wait for the world – and our own hearts – to be reborn."

For Recovery from Sickness

God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of those who suffer: Hear my prayers and grant me the power of your grace, that my sickness may be turned into health, and my sorrow into joy; for Jesus Christ' sake. Amen.

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Spirit of all healing, visit me, your child; in your power, renew health within me and raise me upwards in joy, according to your loving-kindness, for which I give thank you and praise; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

For Strength and Conviction

Gracious God, simply source of life and health: Help, comfort, and relieve me, and give your power of healing to those who government minister to my needs; that my weakness may be turned to force and confidence in your loving care; for the sake of Jesus Christ. Amen.

For the Sleepless

Holy and Blessed I: shine on me as I lie sleepless. Illumine my spirit and requite me rest in you, so that I may recognize you every bit the true God who brings us out of darkness into our eternal light. Amen.

For Rest

O God my refuge and strength: in this place of unrelenting calorie-free and noise, enfold me in your holy darkness and silence, that I may rest secure nether the shadow of your wings. Amen.

For Sanctification of Illness

Sanctify, O Holy One, my sickness, that sensation of weakness may add together force to my religion and conclusion to my repentance; and grant that I may be made whole, according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

Earlier an Operation

Loving God, I pray that you volition comfort me in my suffering, lend skill to the hands of my healers, and anoint the means used for my cure. Give me such conviction in the power of your grace, that even when I am afraid, I may put my whole trust in you; through our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

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Go along me, Holy I, equally the apple of your middle. Though I fearfulness anesthesia, help me rest myself in your watchful care, and awake in the house hope of your healing. Amen.

For an Extended Form of Handling

Strengthen me, O God, to go where I have to go and bear what I take to bear; that, accepting your healing gifts at the easily of surgeons, nurses, and technicians, I may be restored to wholeness with a thankful heart; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

For Survivors of Abuse and Violence

Holy 1, you do non distance yourself from the pain of your people, but in Jesus comport that pain with u.s. and bless all who suffer at others' hands. Hallow my flesh and all creation; with your cleansing dearest bring me healing and forcefulness; and past your justice, elevator me upwards, that in the body you have given me, I may again rejoice. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

In Times of Personal Distress

Lord Christ, yous came into the world as one of us, and suffered as we practise. As I get through the trials of life, help me to realize that you are with me at all times and in all things; that I have no secrets from you; and that your loving grace enfolds me for eternity. In the security of your embrace I pray. Amen.

Thanksgiving for Recovery

God, your loving-kindness never fails and your mercies are new every morning time. I thank you for giving me relief from pain and hope of health renewed. Go on the skilful piece of work begun in me; that increasing daily in wholeness and strength, I may rejoice in your goodness and so society my life e'er to call back and do that which pleases you lot; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.

For One Who Fears Losing Hope

Loving God, by your Holy Spirit inspire me, as I fright losing hope. Give me a fresh vision of your love, that I may find again what I fear I have lost. Grant me your powerful deliverance; through the I who makes all things new, Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.

For Those Who Are Developmentally Disabled

Giver of all grace, we pray your peace, which passes all agreement, for us who are developmentally disabled. Grant that nosotros may always be sustained in love, our gifts honored, and our difficulties understood, that none may add to our troubles. We ask this in the name of the i who comforted those who were troubled in mind, Jesus our Savior. Amen.

In Thanksgiving

Thanks, Holy and Mighty One, for the many gifts of your love, even for the painful gift of fear which reminds me that only you are God. Into the mystery of your love I entrust myself. Dress me in the armor of your calorie-free and keep me safe; through Jesus Christ. Amen.

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In the midst of affliction, God, I intermission to give you thanks: for the glory of cosmos, which reveals in many forms your matchless beauty; for the life, decease, and resurrection of Jesus our Savior; for your gift of my life and the presence of the Holy Spirit; for loved ones who care for me; and for the companionship of the Church. I thanks, blessed Trinity, holy God, for the gifts which sustain me in my fourth dimension of need. Amen.

Loss of Retention

Holy God, you lot have known me from my female parent' womb, and have been with me throughout my life. Protect me and go along me safe through all the changes that may come. Since I am sealed equally Christ' own, help me to trust that who I am will never exist lost to you. Amen.

In Confinement

My Creator, you rolled out the heavens and spread the sky like a tent: bless to me the small-scale confinement of this room, the long days, disturbances of night, immobility of body, and unease of soul, that this place of exile may go my holy basis, and Jesus my deliverer. Amen.

For Serenity

Merciful Jesus, you are my guide, the joy of my heart, the writer of my hope, and the object of my dear. I come up seeking refreshment and peace. Bear witness me your mercy, relieve my fears and anxieties, and grant me a serenity mind and an expectant centre, that by the assurance of your presence I may learn to abide in yous, who is my Lord and my God. Amen.

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Jesus, let your mighty calmness lift me above my fears and frustrations. Past your deep patience, give me quiet and stillness of soul in yous. Make me in this, and in all, more and more like y'all. Amen.

A Prayer of Thanksgiving for Caregivers

Merciful God, I thank you that since I have no forcefulness to intendance for myself, y'all serve me through the hands and hearts of others. Anoint these people that they may continue to serve you and delight y'all all their days. Amen.

A Prayer of Comfort in God

God, you are my aid and condolement; you shelter and surround me in love then tender that I may know your presence with me, now and ever. Amen.

In Pathos

O God, why have you lot abandoned me? Though you have hidden your face from me, nevertheless from this dread and empty place, I cry to you, who take promised me that underneath are your everlasting artillery. Amen.

After the Loss of a Pregnancy

O God, who gathered Rachel's tears over her lost children, hear at present my/our sorrow and distress at the death of my/our expected child; in the darkness of loss, stretch out to me/us the strength of your arm and renewed balls of your love; through your own suffering and risen Kid Jesus. Amen.

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Holy God, I lament I have not had strength to hold, conduct, and nurture the new life you take sent. Elevator me up from my distress. Fill my grieving middle. Renew my hope. Receive the child I return to you into the arms of your mercy, for which I also yearn. Amen.

For Diagnosis of Terminal Illness

O God, only yous number my days. Assistance me to expect bravely at the cease of my life in this globe, while trusting in my life in the next. Journeying with me toward my unexplored horizon where Jesus my Savior has gone before. Amen.

For Difficult Handling Choices

Jesus, at Gethsemane you toiled with terrifying choices. Exist with me now every bit I struggle with a fearful pick of treatments which promise much discomfort and offer no guarantee of long-term proficient. Help me know that you will bless my selection to me, and, good Savior, be my companion on the manner. Amen.

For Caregivers and Others in Back up of the Sick

Lover of souls, we bless your Holy Name for all who are called to mediate your grace to those who are sick or infirm. Sustain them by your Holy Spirit, that they may bring your loving-kindness to those in hurting, fear, and defoliation; that in begetting one another' burdens they may follow the example of our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

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Compassionate God, back up and strengthen all those who achieve out in honey, concern, and prayer for the sick and distressed. In their acts of compassion, may they know that they are your instruments. In their concerns and fears may they know your peace. In their prayer may they know your steadfast dearest. May they not abound weary or faint-hearted, for your mercy' sake. Amen.

For Companions to Those Who Are Chronically Ill

O God, surround N. [and N.] with your compassion as she/he/they alive[southward] with N. in sickness. Assist N. [and Due north.] to have the limits of what she/he/they tin do, that feelings of helplessness and frustration [and anger] may be transformed into serene credence and joyful hope in you. Permit her/him/them remember the grief and honey of Jesus over the afflictions of his friends, knowing that God too weeps. Bring her/him/them gladness and strengthened dearest in her/his/their service; through Christ our companion. Amen.

At the Limits of Our Power to Assistance

O Lord, nosotros are at the limits of our power to help. For what we have left undone, forgive us. For what you have helped us to do, we cheers. For what must be done past others, lend your forcefulness. Now shelter us in your peace which passes our understanding. Amen.

For Those Who Are Ill and Those Who Minister to Them

Gracious God, source of life and health: Jesus came to our matted world to make your people whole. Transport your Spirit on those who are sick and all who minister to them; that when the ill enter your peace, they may offer thanks to your Great Name; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

For Wellness Care Providers

Requite your approval, gracious God, to those whom you have called to the report and do of the arts of healing, and the prevention of disease and pain. Give them the wisdom of your Holy Spirit, that through their piece of work the health of our community may be advanced and your creation glorified; through your Son Jesus Christ. Amen.

For Emergency Workers

God our potent deliverer: when those charged with the urgent mediation of your healing ability feel overwhelmed by the numbers of the suffering, uphold them in their fatigue and banish their despair. Let them meet with your eyes, and so they may know all their patients as precious. Give comfort, and renew their free energy and compassion, for the sake of Jesus in whom is our life and our hope. Amen.

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Divine Doctor, hear our prayers for those in emergency medicine. By your healing power, grant them quick minds and good hands. Strengthen them in times of trauma. In placidity times, give them rest and assurance of the value of their work. Continue them ever prepared for the work you have called them to practise, for your mercy' sake. Amen.

For Relatives of an Organ Donor

Blest Jesus, who said "unless a grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies, it shall non live," help us to release Due north. to everlasting life, and N.'southward body to give new life to others you as well dear, equally you lot take given your torso that we might have life arable, for which we give great thanks. Amen.

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