We invite you to spend some time in prayer. Take a moment to quiet yourself before God and share your thoughts and feelings with him. If you are with others, pray out loud together. If you are alone, know that you are not alone--the body of Christ is praying with you. 

Begin by praying the opening words of Psalm 27. Below that are listed some suggestions for free prayer. Finally, close with the Lord's Prayer and a closing prayer that is based on the Belgic Confession Art. 17.

The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?

Free Prayer:

• for our leaders and decision makers

• for medical professionals

• for the vulnerable

• for uncertainty

• for the body of Christ

• for resurrection hope and joy

• for sharing the good news of the living Jesus

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name,

your kingdom come,

your will be done,

    on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

And forgive us our debts,

    as we also have forgiven our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation,

    but deliver us from the evil one.

Good God, you didn’t turn your back on a world plunged up to its neck in physical and spiritual death but set out to rescue it. I worship you for your resolute goodness and wisdom that sought and found me; I thank you for the blessing that has come to me in Jesus, and pray that my life may be a blessing to others. Amen.