\u00a0<\/p>\n
Let me be steadfast<\/p>\n
for those around me,<\/p>\n
a source of stability<\/p>\n
in these troubled times.<\/p>\n
Anchor me to Your hope<\/p>\n
and Your love<\/p>\n
so that I<\/p>\n
can pull others into Your calm.<\/p>\n
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Today I pray for those<\/p>\n
working long hours,<\/p>\n
facing new challenges,<\/p>\n
making hard choices;<\/p>\n
give them wisdom, strength and comfort.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
You are a God who does not slumber or sleep;<\/p>\n
You do not grow weary.<\/p>\n
As you keep watch over loved ones near and far,<\/p>\n
protect them, I pray.<\/p>\n
You have always<\/p>\n
had the world in Your hands and<\/p>\n
today is no different.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
I need You.<\/p>\n
I trust You.<\/p>\n
I wait for You.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
This day I place my family, friends and colleagues,<\/p>\n
my spiritual leaders and my country’s leaders<\/p>\n
in Your hands.<\/p>\n
Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n G<\/strong>ive me endurance and patience, O Lord,<\/p>\n as days of seclusion stretch into weeks.<\/p>\n May I bear fruit that pleases You<\/p>\n when I am tempted to envy others,<\/p>\n when despair tugs at my spirit,<\/p>\n when fear grips me and<\/p>\n when circumstances make thoughts of recklessness<\/p>\n enticing.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Empower me<\/p>\n to celebrate the joy of others as if it were my own,<\/p>\n to cling to Your hope always,<\/p>\n to contemplate the comfort Your love brings,<\/p>\n to practice patience when days feel long.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Keep my spirit, soul and body sound and blameless<\/p>\n as I wait for You.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Comfort those who are discouraged today;<\/p>\n birth in Your people a penchant for prayer;<\/p>\n may we cling to that which is good,<\/p>\n steering our eyes and thoughts from darkness.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Keep us pure and devoted to You today and always.<\/p>\n Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
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