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A Prayer for Those Who are Suffering

    Lord we pray for those who are suffering, that one day soon, they would declare that you have brought them to a place of abundance.

    Lord we pray for those who are suffering, that one day soon, they would shout for joy to God and praise your glorious name.

    Lord we pray for those who are suffering, that they would know that you rule forever by your mighty power.

    Lord we pray for those who are suffering, that they would know that your eyes watch over them, and their nation.

    Lord we pray for those who are suffering, that one day soon, they would tell stories of what you have done for them. Open their eyes today to see you, and to hear your voice.

    Lord we pray for those who are suffering, that you would forgive any sins they may be cherishing in their heart, so that you will hear their prayers.

    Lord we pray for those who are suffering, that they would know the length, and breadth, and height and depth of your love in the middle of their suffering. Amen

    Shout for joy to God, all the earth!
    Sing the glory of his name;
    make his praise glorious.
    Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!
    So great is your power
    that your enemies cringe before you.
    All the earth bows down to you;
    they sing praise to you,
    they sing the praises of your name.”

    Come and see what God has done,
    his awesome deeds for mankind!
    He turned the sea into dry land,
    they passed through the waters on foot—
    come, let us rejoice in him.
    He rules forever by his power,
    his eyes watch the nations—
    let not the rebellious rise up against him.

    Praise our God, all peoples,
    let the sound of his praise be heard;
    he has preserved our lives
    and kept our feet from slipping.
    For you, God, tested us; 
    you refined us like silver.
    You brought us into prison
    and laid burdens on our backs.
    You let people ride over our heads;
    we went through fire and water,
    but you brought us to a place of abundance.

    I will come to your temple with burnt offerings
    and fulfill my vows to you—
    vows my lips promised and my mouth spoke
    when I was in trouble.
    I will sacrifice fat animals to you
    and an offering of rams;
    I will offer bulls and goats.

    Come and hear, all you who fear God;
    let me tell you what he has done for me.
    I cried out to him with my mouth;
    his praise was on my tongue.
    If I had cherished sin in my heart,
    the Lord would not have listened;
    but God has surely listened
    and has heard my prayer.
    Praise be to God,
    who has not rejected my prayer
    or withheld his love from me!
    (Psalm 66)