Pastoral Prayer
Beulah UMC & Oak Grove UMC
Thank you, O God, that there is a balm in Gilead that can make the wounded whole and that can bring healing to our sin-sick soul. When we look at the cross of Jesus, we can see what you have done for us when you allowed yourself to be wounded for our sake. Open our hearts and minds this day to receive your saving grace and your healing presence in our lives.
Today, we pray for those who are in need of healing, whether it be physical, mental, emotional, relational, or spiritual. Thank you that you are a God who cares about all of who we are, including our mind, bodies, and souls. You love us so much that you gave your only Son, that whosever believes in him may not perish but have everlasting life.
On this day that we focus on the Tau shaped cross which reminds us that you are a God of healing, we also lift up to you doctors, nurses, caregivers, medical technicians, mental health counselors, and EMT responders. Bless and guide them in their work as they serve as instruments of your healing.
As we prepare to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion this morning, we come to you with our brokenness. Thank you for your cross which has made this holy meal possible for us to receive, a meal in which we can actually taste your goodness and your healing love.
May your healing presence surround each one of us this day as we pray these words that Jesus taught us to pray together…
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
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