St Chad's Woodseats

Living a Life of Faith, Energised by Love

Prayers for those who are ill or grieving

There are many who are suffering from Covid-19 at this time and also those who have lost loved ones. Please pray for them by using these or your own prayers.

You may also want to write on our online prayer board or using pens and paper to help. Name those you know before God.

For those who are ill 
Merciful God, we entrust to your tender care those who are ill or in pain, knowing that whenever danger threatens your everlasting arms are there to hold them safe. 
Comfort and heal them, and restore them to health and strength; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

God of compassion, be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation.
In their loneliness, be their consolation; in their anxiety, be their hope;
in their darkness, be their light;
Through him who suffered alone on the cross, but reigns with you in glory,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

For those who mourn
Father God, 
We pray for those who have lost loved ones during this pandemic.
Thank you that while others may be kept away, you are near.
May they know your loving arms of peace and comfort at this time.
As they weep, hold them close.
May they feel your presence with them as they remember and rejoice.
And may they know you as their refuge and strength.
Amen