Thanking and Praying for our Carers

Tonight at 8.00pm we will be showing our grateful thanks for all the carers in our NHS, carers in care homes and in the community, teachers and those working in our shops. They are all on the front line, not only looking after us all but also at greater risk of catching the virus.   

The statistics from the government indicate that the number of people contracting Covid-19 is increasing, along with the resultant deaths – including many medical staff – and we are thankful for all who work to support and give care, as individuals and through the different organisations, often making great personal sacrifices to care for all in need.

Heavenly Father, we pray for our nation, especially for those most at risk. We pray for all carers and for those who are very ill and frail. We pray for their safety and mental and spiritual well-being.

We offer you our own worries for the future and pray for courage and strength to face the days ahead. Hold us and help us all to feel your strengthening and loving presence and to know that nothing can separate us from your love in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

       

(You) have been borne by me from your birth,
   carried from the womb;
even to your old age I am he,
   even when you turn grey I will carry you.
I have made, and I will bear;
   I will carry and will save. Isaiah 46:3,4