Here’s another new coronavirus prayer, to help support and encourage you during the continuing crisis.
Lord, when I am downhearted,
teach me to open my heart to your joy;
when I am anxious,
to let go and know your peace;
when I feel vulnerable,
to trust in your protection while taking every sensible step to stay safe;
when I am frustrated,
to be patient,
focusing not on my time but on yours;
when I am angry –
railing against what I perceive to an inadequate response to this crisis
and against apparently irresponsible behaviour on the part of a minority –
to make allowances,
recognising that things are not as black and white as I like to imagine,
and that there is not always a clear right or wrong way to proceed;
when I feel isolated –
longing to see family and friends,
and simply to enjoy the company of others –
to put my hand in yours
and know that you are by my side;
when I don’t know where to turn next –
what to do or how to cope –
to turn to you,
and so to find guidance.
Whatever I’m up against, Lord,
however I feel,
teach me find in you the strength I need to get through.
Amen.
Thank you, Nick.
Thanks Val