We pray for those in need of care. Draw near to those who are lost, alone or afraid. Be with those who are sick in body, mind or spirit. We especially lift up to you those known to us who are in need of your healing touch. Be with people in institutions of care and their families. Bless all people recovering from addiction and their families.
We pray for those in need of forgiveness, for anyone who carries a heavy burden of guilt from the past. Relieve them of their burden. Let them know the power of your redemption to cover any sin of the past, no matter what it is. Forgive your beloved children; forgive us all.
We pray for those in need of justice, for those who are poor, unemployed and underemployed, those who have no voice. Be with those who work for peace in the world and in our streets, particularly an end to gun violence. Bless our beloved city that divisions would crumble and that unity would prevail.
Jesus, on this day of your resurrection, surprise us with your grace and your unexpected love in our lives. Jar us out of cynicism with the awe of the empty tomb. Make us anew so that we may be your agents of change in the world.
In the blessed name of Jesus we pray, Amen.