Prayer

God over all,

Your command to love our enemies is hard to obey! Obstacles stand in our way, be it the rage we feel in the face of injustice or the wrongs we struggle to forgive or even just fundamental differences we have a hard time seeing beyond. Despite our weakness, restore our faith in the power of your grace, which removes division and has already overcome every obstacle preventing us from loving in the way you desire. Freed by your love, enable our compassion for all people so that the ministry we share today might be a sign for all to see, that your kingdom is among us and advancing. In faith, hope, and love, we pray. Amen.

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Good Creator,

As our ministry continues to practice responsible stewardship of all our resources, including the Earth itself, we ask at the same time to be led on a personal level to love your creation more deeply for the gift that it is. Let a love for your creation guide us to pursue ecological justice in creative and inspiring ways, awakening others to join us, protecting and preserving the world you have so graciously provided for our good. Remind us that even the simplest action today can serve as a sign of our hope for a better tomorrow. Together, we pray. Amen.

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God of the humble,

Time and again you have shown us that, through your power, even the smallest of gestures or the humblest of offerings can be a vehicle of great transformation. As we work hard to embody your mission today, help us put more of our trust in you, believing that no matter who we are or what we do you are able to extend our efforts in ways we could never imagine! Today, may we foster a sense of expectation that your transforming power will fill our work, our words, and our actions to better the lives of those we serve, especially those who are poor, dying, and underserved. With gratitude and hope, we pray. Amen.

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Gracious God,

We are proud this week to recognize the dedicated infection preventionists serving within our facilities and clinics and out in our communities. Empower them to continue their good work, promoting best practices and encouraging vaccination while developing new standards to help prevent the spread of diseases among us. May we honor their efforts by remaining ever mindful of our own responsibilities and committing to our shared duty, to do what we can to keep patients and communities safe and free of infection. As people on mission to bring good help, we pray. Amen.

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Joyous Spirit,

What a gift it is, to be able to bless those around us through our words and deeds, helping them grow in ways that provide blessing for us in return! Inspire us to be agents of blessing today. With sincere and generous spirits, help us recognize and name out loud the talents and treasures the people around us bring into our lives and the wider world. May we praise you by praising them, acknowledging the many ways they make a difference in the ministry we share and beyond. As we praise you above all, source of all blessing, Amen.

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Word of life,

Your word to us is a life-giving gift, a roadmap for thriving in a world so often riddled with chaos, suffering, and challenge. Give us the fortitude to stand firm in your word while inviting others around us to do the same, aligning ourselves more and more with the vision you have for the way we should live and treat one another. For the sake of the communities and neighbors we have the privilege of serving, help us observe your word faithfully. Amen.

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Almighty God,

We come together today, joining our Jewish brothers and sisters in reflecting on our lives and how we can improve them. On this sacred day of Yom Kippur, a time of prayer and repentance, we ask for Your blessings and seek forgiveness for anything we have done that was not in accordance with Your will. Together in prayer, may this day bring peace, renewal, and fulfillment to all. Amen.