Prayer

God of Peace,

So many are searching for the kind of peace that comes only from being in your presence. Yet the noise and clamor around us is constant. Where can we go to find you in silence? Even if only in the depths of our hearts, lead us deeper into friendship with silence today. Shelter us in the peace of at least one quiet moment, where we might be free to pause and discern your voice speaking to us. May we live in expectation, believing that all it takes is just one life-giving word from you, and all our storms are stilled. Amen.

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God over all,

Bless us today with strength and focus, so we can serve our patients and families effectively, attentively, and compassionately. Encourage us to show greater compassion towards each other as well, so that, as partners in ministry, we may grow in our experience of community and move closer together to your goodness and grace. Let our sense for the work we share lift our spirits, as we realize the greatness of getting to partner with you and each other, extending your healing ministry for the life of the world. Together, we pray, amen.

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God of Kindness,

Each small gesture that we make in kindness to one another bears witness to your love.  So often, we tend to focus on ‘What big things can I do?’ when in actuality it is the small things that we do for one another that speak of your love.  Help us to start each day with kindness in our hearts and minds so that as the day progresses, it will be natural for us to share kindness with all those we meet.  Amen.

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Dreamer God,

It was your dream for the world in creating us that we might embody your good purposes here on earth. In doing so, we live each day trying to fulfill our own dreams and desires based on your example, which ultimately brings us closer to you. Guide us in following our dreams so that the paths and journeys we take are for the good of all humankind and serve your coming kingdom more fully.  We ask this believing you guide us each day. Amen.

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God of Love,

We come to you each day, the Source of true love, knowing that no matter what this day holds, you will always love us.  Your unconditional love for us, for all creation, is unwavering.  Help us to love in this same manner, not with certain conditions or with preference for certain people, rather help us to spread our wings of love to each person we meet, so they come to know your love more fully.  We ask this in your name, Amen.

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Gracious God,

So many in our world today struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. They often do not remember their loved ones, or even who they are at the moment. During this month of September, allow us to become more aware of the needs of our patients who struggle with Alzheimer’s each day, and reach out to them with compassion and kindness. They may not remember who we are, but they will know how much we care. We pray, Amen.    

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Loving God,

All that is began due to your labor of love with creating each of us.  Help us remember on this Labor Day, the importance of the work we do each day, and let that work show your love to our patients, co-workers, family members and friends.  On this day of celebration, help us to always put forth our best efforts in our work, and be mindful that it starts with love.  Amen.