Prayer

Gracious love,

As a global ministry and as people of conscience, you call us to practice the kind of love that goes in service to meet the greatest needs, that searches for the lost and hurting to extend compassion and inclusion, and that overcomes barriers by living into your vision of authentic human community. As partners together in mission with you, fill us with joy for the calling we share and let it flourish among us, beyond every limit. Amen.

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God on the move,

For the sake of patients and families in need, give us the proper measure of discipline and talent today, so that by coordinating our many gifts effectively we can better administer your healing, compassion and love to all those you send us to reach. As a ministry united, give us traction in the good work we share together, that we may look back over the years and see how far we’ve come, advancing your mission. For the life of the world, we pray. Amen.

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Almighty One,

In solidarity with Jewish colleagues now celebrating Hanukkah, we all take a much-needed breath at this point in the year to stop and remember all your gracious provision for us, in big ways and small. May the light of hope grow stronger in us as we bring good help to others in need, all those longing for a fresh sign of your provision and some measure of healing, or even for those who are simply in search of real human kindness. Giver of hope and light, fill us and send us to share more of your hope and light today. Amen.

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Joyous God,

Like Abraham and Sarah, we often come to realize that when we put our full trust in you, the result is a deep and lasting joy. Guide us through these final weeks of Advent and help us to understand more fully the importance of that trust in all that we do. Help us to be examples of trust to those we serve, leading them to know you more deeply, and therefore experiencing the joy that you promise to all of us. We ask this in Jesus’ name, who brought such joy to our world. Amen.

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Joyful God,

Help us grow more and more into the kind of people who are looking to beautify the world around them. Make us infectious with positive energy, and an authentic desire to spread blessing wherever we go. May we foster relationships with others in which we’re slow to complain and quick to say thanks. May we cultivate warmth and hospitality in all the places we live, work, and play, so everywhere we go and the people we meet might feel all the more lovely, simply for our having been there. Amen.

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Loving God,

There are times in life when our faith falters, hope dwindles, and the weight of struggles feels overwhelming. May we trust completely that prayer will carry us forward, that hope is on the horizon, and that afflictions can be transformed into moments of grace. As you guide us each day in fulfilling your dream for the world, help us be a beacon of light for others, drawing them ever closer to you. Amen.

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Faithful God,

There are times when days feel endless, and life is simply difficult. We know we need you most in those moments, yet we can forget to ask for help when busyness takes over. Give us a gentle nudge to remember you are always by our side, ready to answer whenever we call. With this assurance, we remember we are never alone—and for that, we are deeply grateful. In gratitude, we pray. Amen.