A Prayer for Hard Times

Lord God;

Even though we come before you today with heavy hearts, seemingly surrounded by darkness and confusion, we nevertheless continue to give you thanks.

Thanks for this day, thanks for our lives, and thanks for our brother/sister who is suffering. And we thank you for creating in us spirits that are resilient, spirits that are strong.

And should we feel overwhelmed by our difficulties, let us know that we are constantly surrounded by your light and loving presence.

We ask this through Christ our Lord,

Amen