Prayer
God of understanding,

So often we fall into the habit of judging others by outward appearances or misunderstood actions, yet your focus is always deeper and truer, and for that, we are profoundly grateful. Your love reaches beyond what is seen, looking directly into our hearts and cherishing the good that resides within. Teach us to follow your example, to see as you see, love as you love, and serve as you serve. In doing so, may we reflect your divine compassion and grow closer to becoming who you created us to be. Amen.

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Great and ever-living God,

Within each of us, you have planted the desire to do great things for others. Foster within our minds the discipline to cultivate that desire. Enkindle within our hearts the love and compassion that fuels that desire. Guide us by your wisdom, that we may dedicate ourselves each day to sacrifice on behalf of the good of those whom we serve. And may we always believe that you call us to greatness, greatness in service. Amen.

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God of boundless love,

You bless us each day with the opportunity to do the greatest thing of which we are capable, to do good for someone. Doing good can change someone’s life, someone’s day, even someone’s minute or hour. Cultivate within us a heart committed to doing good that we might spend our times positively influencing the lives of those we encounter. Fill us with your love that we might share that love with others. With dedication to do good, we pray. Amen.

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Merciful God,

Your son Jesus proclaimed that he had come not to be served but to serve. In your goodness and wisdom, you have brought each of us together in Bon Secours Mercy Health to serve the needs of our patients, our communities, and our colleagues and team members. Fill our hearts with generous love, that we might display the strongest spirit in health care, dedicated not to be served but to serve and to give our lives for the good of others. May our lives of dedicated service reflect your love for all people. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

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God of vision,

You call each of us to lead lives of meaning and purpose, reflecting your goodness, compassion, and love in the lives of others. In the midst of change and struggle, help us always to remain grounded in you. Plant within us the wisdom to be a community that champions the quest for meaning and value we all share. And in that pursuit, may we stay dedicated to our fundamental principles and values while being flexible in the path necessary to achieve and embody them. With confidence in your promises, we pray. Amen.

Prayer

Source of life and growth,

Like seeds planted deep within the earth, you have created us to grow and develop. As persons committed to serving others, especially the poor, the dying, and the underserved, strengthen us in our efforts to create a culture that supports the personal and professional growth and development of all associates. Open our eyes to see your presence in one another and open our hearts to support what is best for each other. May all those dedicated to your healing ministry find in our community a place where they can truly thrive. In your name, we pray. Amen.

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God who hears us,

Many of your children will cry out to you today, in pain and suffering, illness or disease, or otherwise amidst challenging conditions and struggling to attain their needs. We know that you have called, equipped, and sent us to serve them in your name, and we commit to do so faithfully. Nevertheless we invite you to empower us more by your very spirit, better to hear them, as you hear them, and to respond to them in effective ways, thereby reflecting your mighty liberation and salvation for us all. Amen.