A daily prayer during this COVID-19 crisis for November 14, 2020

November 14, 2020 
A daily prayer during this COVID-19 crisis 
 
During these difficult days, the Commonwealth West District is 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.
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Today’s Prayer
 
Inspired by Psalm 123 Thessalonians 5:1-11 
Oh God of mercy and comfort
Help us to keep our eyes on you 
help us to remember you are in control 
may we remain patient and faithful 
knowing you are there to comfort us at all times
 
Calm our hearts and minds 
when we are facing trouble and fear 
as our eyes look to you 
remind us we are light not darkness 
we must put on our faith and love as a shield to our hearts, 
our hope and salvation to protect our minds 
with this we know you are there to protect us in times of trouble and fear
 
Be our courage and strength when things become too heavy for us to bear
You are greater than all our burdens, you are sovereign over all things
may you comfort us and have mercy on us all

Stacey Hartford, laity, First UMC Hudson, MA ​