Psalm 141
Prayer for Preservation from Evil
A Psalm of David.
1 I call upon you, O Lord; come quickly to me;
give ear to my voice when I call to you.
2 Let my prayer be counted as incense before you,
and the lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice.
3 Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.
4 Do not turn my heart to any evil, to busy myself with wicked deeds in company with those who work iniquity; do not let me eat of their delicacies.
5 Let the righteous strike me;
let the faithful correct me.
Never let the oil of the wicked anoint my head,
But my eyes are turned towards you, O God, my Lord; in you I seek refuge; do not leave me defenceless.
9 Keep me from the trap that they have laid for me,
and from the snares of evildoers.
10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets,
while I alone escape.
Prayer:
Everlasting God, you are our strength in times of struggle. We thank you for the love you’ve shown us in Christ Jesus We pray that his love will be reflected in our lives, what we say, think, feel, and do
Today we offer up prayers for those who heal, medical professionals, caregivers, chaplains, and hospital staff. Be with them in this extraordinary time. Give them strength and courage even as they cope with grief, exhaustion, fear, and frustration.
We pray for those who are sick and suffering…
Those who are lonely and isolated….
Those who are hungry, poorly housed, and without the means to meet their basic needs …
May we continue to be your loving church and offer what we are able For all of these things we pray in Christ’s name, Amen