Prayer List
During this week when we witnessed racism, hatred, and violence claim the lives of 8 people in Atlanta, Georgia, 6 of whom Asian American women and 10 lives in Boulder, Colorado, we cry out with the words of this prayer:
My God, my God!
Why have you forsaken us?
Why do you not help us?
Why do you not hear our cries?
Holy God, Powerful God, God of Love and Peace! Hear our prayer!
We cannot abide this self-inflicted pain any longer.
We cannot tolerate this self-destruction in the name of “our constitutional rights.”
We cannot bury another child, parent, friend — dead due to this disease of fear.
We cannot find our way out of this pit without you.
Help us, Lord. Help us. Help.
You, alone, O Lord, can help. We clearly lack the will and the power to do so.
Help us remember and reclaim the belovedness of each of your children.
Help us end our love of violence and reclaim our love of abundant life.
Help us in our grief.
Comfort those who mourn.
Give strength to those who despair.
Help us find the courage and stamina to be led by Christ’s example of love.
Forgive us, Lord. Forgive us. Forgive.
Bless those who grieve. Bless those who tend to broken bodies and broken spirits.
Bless those who are first to respond and put themselves in harm’s way.
Bless those who feel forsaken and forgotten.
Blessed be the name of the Lord! Alleluia! Amen.
*Prayer by Denise D. Pass, executive presbyter of Presbytery of Plains and Peaks
This week we pray for:
Marty Moldstad
We offer prayers for Marty Moldstad as she recuperates at Westview Healthy Living after a fall. Also, prayers for David, Franklin and the family in their love and care for Marty; especially during this time of limited visitation at Westview.
Otis Whitmore
Continued prayers of healing for Otis as he recuperates from injury to his back sustained after lifting heavy material.
Debbie Hostetler
Continued prayers for Debbie as she heals after a total gastrectomy. We also pray for Debbie and Gabe's son Isaac. He learned that he has the same gene mutation and is preparing to see a specialist about next steps.
We continue to pray for those affected by the pandemic. We give thanks to all who worked tirelessly, risking their lives to protect our wellbeing: healthcare workers, first responders, public service workers, school teachers and administrators. We celebrate the compassion and care, creativity and imagination, courage and commitment we witnessed across the world during the past year to foster hope, show love and care, and nurture connection in the midst of isolation.
We continue to pray for the smooth and speedy administration of the vaccines. Let us continue to be vigilant and wear masks. Let us continue to sow seeds of hope and joy through small acts of kindness and love!
