Corona Virus: Intercessory Prayers for Holy Week-2
*Leader:* God of
love and hope, you made the world and care for all creation, but the world
feels strange right now. The news is full of stories about Corona virus. Some
people are worried that they might get ill. Others are anxious for their family
and friends. Be with them and help them to find peace. We pray for the doctors
and nurses and scientists, and all who are working to discover the right
medicines to help those who are ill. Thank you that even in these anxious
times, you are with us. Help us to put our trust in you and keep us safe. Let
us pray to God, who alone makes us dwell in safety:
1.
For all who are affected by coronavirus, through
illness or isolation or anxiety, that they may find relief and recovery: Lord,
hear us, R/-: Lord, graciously hear us.
2.
For those who are guiding our nation at this
time, and shaping national policies, that they may make wise decisions: Lord,
hear us, R/-: Lord, graciously hear us.
3.
For doctors, nurses and medical researchers, that
through their skill and insights many will be restored to health: Lord, hear
us, R/-: Lord, graciously hear us.
4.
For the vulnerable and the fearful, for the
gravely ill and the dying, that they may know your comfort and peace: Lord,
hear us, R/-: Lord, graciously hear us.
5.
For the health and well-being of our nation, that
all who are fearful and anxious may be at peace and free from worry: Lord, hear
us, R/-: Lord, graciously hear us.
6.
For the isolated and housebound, that we may be
alert to their needs, and care for them in their vulnerability: Lord, hear us, R/-: Lord, graciously hear us.
7.
For our homes and families, our schools and
young people, and all in any kind of need or distress: Lord, hear us, R/-: Lord, graciously hear us.
8.
For a blessing on our local community, that our
neighbourhoods may be places of trust and friendship, where all are known and
cared for: Lord, hear us, R/-: Lord,
graciously hear us.
9.
For the anxious and fearful that you lift up all
who are brought low; that we may rejoice in your comfort knowing that nothing
can separate us from your love: Lord, hear us, R/-: Lord, graciously hear us.
*Leader:* God of
compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation. In their
loneliness, be their consolation; in their anxiety, be their hope; in their
darkness, be their light; through him who suffered alone on the cross, but
reigns with you in glory, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
