A Prayer for God’s Presence

There are days in any medical journey when we just need comfort. Whether it’s from fatigue, bad news, weariness, or loneliness, the need for comfort may change from day-to-day. Our prayer is that you will experience God’s presence and that you will get to know the One who stick closer than a brother better today.

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A PRAYER FOR GOD’S PRESENCE

God, we come before you and thank you for your presence with us. You promise to never leave us or forsake us. Even on days that are long and leave us feeling weary and empty, we know that you have not left us. On the days when our circumstances have consumed us, you hold us. You are with us and will not let us go.

Even the darkness is not dark to you — you are the creator and the light of your presence shines through our darkest days.

May those in our community who are tired and overwhelmed find you to be a close comfort. Show them that you are walking beside them, carrying them through today. Lift their heads to see the ways that You are present. Thank you for being Emmanuel, the God who walks with us.

Amen.

- Deuteronomy 31:6; Psalm 139:1-12; Isaiah 40:28-31; Deuteronomy 1:30-31; Psalm 3:3; Matthew 1:23 -