A daily prayer during this COVID-19 crisis for January 9, 2021

Jan. 9, 2021
A daily prayer during this COVID-19 crisis

During these difficult days, Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar and the members of the Extended Cabinet are sharing a daily prayer based on the Revised Common Lectionary for the week.
You are welcome to use these in worship or in your own devotions.

Today’s prayer

We held one hope that we might find a King
But how could we know that He would be
God with us
Immanuel, come to us
The King of Israel abides with us

Abide with us, O Lord. Let us feel your holy presence that we would seek you first in this darkness and realize your glory always rests upon us.  
You alone are our Hope.

We brought our best to celebrate a King
Who'd left his throne so He could be
God with us
Immanuel, come to us
The King of Israel abides with us

Abide with us, O Lord. Let us see the world through your eyes that we would bring our best to you by caring for your children in need of nourishment of body and soul.  
You alone are our Bread of Life.

In all our wisdom, we came to seek a king
But how do you prepare to meet the Lord
In all my wildest hopes, I never even dreamed
Who the star was truly pointing toward
What the star was truly shining for

Abide with us, O Lord. Prepare our hearts to truly meet you in every moment, in every circumstance, with humble and contrite hearts.  
You alone are our Redeemer.

God with us
Immanuel, come to us
In this little boy, who could know we'd find
The Creator born Redeemer of mankind
And the hand of God is reaching out for mine
Abide with us, O Lord.  Reach out your hand to touch our weary souls that we would feel your deliverance and work for righteousness and peace here on earth. 
You alone are our Savior. 
Amen.
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Brenda Borchers, Administrative Assistant to Bishop Devadhar 
Based on Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14, Matthew 2:1-12 and
this video of “God With Us” sung by Todd Agne