Lord, hear my prayers,
be with –
caregivers
healthcare providers
grocery store workers
day care providers
teachers and students
lawmakers
church leaders and musicians
artists
Lord, hear my prayers,
be with –
the worried
the anxious
the fearful
the hopeful
the persistent.
Lord, hear my prayers,
be with –
our neighbors
the elderly
the impoverished
the homeless
the hungry
the unemployed
people craving connection.
Lord, hear my prayers,
be with –
our world
our cities and towns
our farms
our communities
our neighborhoods.
Lord, settle my soul
fill it with your peace
your presence
your hope
your love
your grace
fill it with you, Lord Jesus Christ,
the light in the darkness
the love that springs eternal
the hope that always rises.
Lord be near me,
today and always
in sickness and health
in worry and peace
in fear and calm.
Lord, hear my prayers,
Amen.
Kimberly Knowle-Zeller is an ordained ELCA pastor, mother of two, and spouse of an ELCA pastor. She lives with her family in Cole Camp, MO. You can read more at her website or follow her work on Facebook.