Empowering Spirit,

You showed us in word and deed that God’s way of love and peace can overcome every kingdom built on oppression, pride, and injustice. Help us persevere in following your way today, that we might continue the legacy of those before us and extend your good work in the world, especially on behalf of those who are particularly vulnerable, marginalized, and underserved. May our diligence in doing good and our resilience in the face of obstacles make us all the more ready to tackle the complex challenges of tomorrow. United in mission and persevering in faith, we pray. Amen.

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God of wholeness,

As we extend your compassionate ministry to others today, let each one of our associates and leaders be led towards a deeper appreciation of how you have woven us together, as mind, body, and spirit, integrally united. May the reality of our creation before you make an impact on the way we respond to the suffering and illness we encounter. No matter our role or function, remind us that everything we do in the course of health care delivery truly is spiritual work, that we might be all the more effective in providing whole person care for those in need. Amen.

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God with us,

Give us the ability to discern your voice in every moment of our lives and ministry, no matter how ordinary or routine such moments may be. May we cultivate an attitude of faith, that anticipates encountering your presence even in the monotonous details of our work. As we use our gifts and skills and talents to serve others today, we pray we might look back on the day’s events and know that every step of the way you were there, speaking and leading us with love. Amen.

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Merciful God,

We pray today for any who may be struggling with the need to forgive, either themselves or another. By your spirit, free every heart from unforgiveness and from all the damage that comes from inner wounds left untreated. As a ministry community, let your healing and grace flow through us in creative and liberating ways, so that people trapped in regret and bitterness might find as much peace for their spirits as they find health for their bodies. As whole people, striving for wholeness, we pray. Amen.

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Life-giving Spirit,

Your gift of abundant life calls us not merely to drift through existence, but to exclaim your goodness every day, through the decisions we make, the work that we share, and the dreams we pursue together. May we answer your invitation to new life today, so that our words and deeds—indeed our very lives—might serve as exclamations of your love and compassion to a hurting world. Humbly we invite you to use us again, as agents of healing today, coordinating our gifts, talents, and skills in the service of those waiting for help. Amen.

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God of all comfort,

You call us to comfort your people, loving them as we love ourselves and serving them as you so selflessly served us. Enable us to do so with sensitivity and grace today, tending to those in need with your own spirit of compassion and care. Inspire us to go above and beyond the call of duty to provide for their comfort, so that all who encounter our facilities and associates and providers might be blessed by encountering your comforting presence among us. Amen.

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God of justice,

In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we implore you to continue empowering our ministry as you have in the past, with a spirit of boldness and power, that we might stand up against the scourge of human trafficking while protecting and defending all victims of such a grievous offense to human dignity. We pray as well that you would protect and defend all those who are right now standing in the gap for vulnerable people in our communities, advocating for them and providing for them. May we all renew our commitment to serve as watchful advocates, on behalf of those in need of our help. Amen.