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July 19, 2020 | Rev. Lee Johnson
Passage: Isaiah 43:1-7
Our God of all mercy, Shepherd of every hope, the Refuge of our bewildered hearts, steady us with your most tender mercy. Within the shadow of our fears your love stands waiting upon the very threshold of our need. Though we cannot see the way, guide us step by step and strengthen us for each day’s journey with a peace beyond our making.
Help us to pray for those we love, that we may commend them to your care, not alone by the anxiety of our affection but by our faith that trust you also take delight in those we remember and will shepherd their days and nights with a wisdom and a love greater than our own.
Wherever we walk, in sunshine or in shadow, show us the sign of Christ our Lord, who has gone before us and suffered all things that we might be delivered from fear and in every trying moment trust you with our life. Amen.
(adapted from Samuel Miller, Prayers for Daily Use)