Prayer

God of Renewal,

Chaos. Brokenness. Destruction beyond imagining. These are the realities faced by many today, in their personal lives and shared lives together, as nations and across the world. We feel it, too, and we grieve. Yet we also have hope that your promise of transformation, redemption, and restoration will become a reality for all those in need. For the weak, the poor, and the vulnerable, empower us to help you bring order out of disorder, a meaningful world from the chaos. Amen.

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God of Rest and Restoration,

As we continue to celebrate Hospital Week, we are mindful of the strain and exhaustion affecting so many across our ministry. We pray for them today. Give our associates and colleagues the rest that they desperately need. Let a sense of urgency lead them to seek pathways for deeper restoration. May all those who are heavy-laden be encouraged today to seek and secure the renewal you long to give them for their health and well-being. Help us to continue to build a network that heals, protects and affirms each other. Amen.

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Servant of All,

We spend more and more of our waking hours looking at screens and devices than the faces of neighbors, friends, and family. There are benefits from all our technology, but we see trade-offs as well. As we forge ahead as a culture on-line, give us wisdom and discernment to remember our principles and hold on to our values. Help us always to put people first and to serve them as you have shown us, with humility, dedication, and neighborly love. Amen.

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Healing God,

Today and this week we recognize those who continue to work night and day in our health care facilities, sharing their gifts and their talents for the sake of the weak, the wounded, and vulnerable. May all those who extend your compassionate ministry across our facilities and care sites be strengthened this week. May their hands and feet be blessed as they continue their service. May their hearts and minds be encouraged, and their spirits uplifted as we share with them our gratitude. Amen.

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God of love,

We marvel today at the unconditional love of mothers and indeed of all women who embody the spirit of maternal love, empowering others with selfless devotion and care. May the gift of motherhood flourish in our culture and society, as we all draw strength and support from the remarkable women who have shaped and nourished us. Yes, in so many ways, moms exemplify the invincible courage of love for others. So we thank you for them and we bless them today! Amen.

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God of life,

It is easy for us to dwell on the disparaging words spoken against us. Whether we hear them as kids, young adults, or later in life, they wound and darken our hearts in so many ways. Yet we believe and have seen that you have come into our lives so we might have life and have it abundantly. Heal us, then, from hurtful words of the past, and make us now to live in the light and the truth of your words of life. Help us be willing to share words of life with others in need. Amen.

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Compassionate God,

In the midst of all that continues to challenge us, we are amazed to see tireless heroes performing their duties faithfully—with devotion and compassion, and, sadly, too often, without recognition. Yet in our ministry, as Bon Secours Mercy Health, we do see and recognize the heroes among us, our nurses. Today and this week, we pray all nurses would sense in their hearts the deep regard that we have for them, as they continue their work in difficult circumstances. May they be honored among us, as we are inspired by them. Amen.