Question

paragraph about 'prayer is fulfilling our desires; it is about purifying our minds'​

Answer 1

Answer:

Almighty God,

Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend,

You who sit enthroned over the flood—

We are staggering in the surf of breakers

bringing bad news, and worse news,

while an invisible menace laps at our doorstep.

Father of all mercies, have mercy on us.

We are anxious, exhausted, angry, and sad.

We need your peace that surpasses understanding

to guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Be our refuge and strength;

be our very present help in this time of trouble.

Even in this trouble we thank you:

for green Spring life that refuses to wait for death’s shadow to pass;

for technology that unites exiles and draws the solitary near;

for your church that prevails in catacombs and quarantine;

for your own Holy Spirit who is socially present with us, always.

But Oh, forgive us, Holy Lord:

for hating our unwashed neighbors in our heart;

for opening our hearts to unfettered fear;

for closing our hearts, and our pockets, to any in need;

for loosening our grip on your precious and very great promises.