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A Prayer for…the Unemployed and Furloughed

The Lord our God is our provider and our sustainer. Today, we recognize all those who are being impacted by the economic struggle brought on by the COVID-19 crisis. As time passes and the nations of the world work to contain the coronavirus, job loss, furloughs, and pay cuts become a reality for more and more people. Let us gather together as one human family to pray and support one another during this challenging time.

Psalm 145:13-14

Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

and Your dominion endures throughout all generations.

The LORD sustains all who fall,

and raises up all who are bowed down.

Let us pray:

Merciful Provider, you sustain and nourish all who are in your kingdom, from the birds of the air, to the beasts of the earth, to your human children. You seek out the needful and the suffering and raise them up. You provide for the hungry, the thirsty and those in need of shelter. Lord, we lift up our prayers to you for all who are being impacted by the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. For those whose incomes have been reduced, for those whose jobs have been suspended and all who are facing unemployment – across all industries, companies, and positions. Holy one, you sustain all who fall and raise up all who are bowed down. Provide for the families and individuals who are enduring economic hardship. Draw your people together in one supportive and loving community. Amen.

Sarah Swindall, Pastoral Intern

April 3, 2020