2. Jesus, lover of my soul, long ago in
Galilee many who were sick and
suffering needed friends to bring
them to your side. Confident of your
goodness, we now bring to you
those who need your healing touch.
We name before you those who are
ill in body: whose illness is long, or
painful, or difficult to cure; who
suffer restless days and sleepless
nights. Jesus Christ, lover of all,
People: bring healing, bring
peace.
3. We name before you those who
are troubled in mind, distressed
by the past, or dreading the
future; those who are trapped
and cast down in fear. Jesus
Christ, lover of all,
People: bring healing, bring
peace.
4. We name before you those who
for whom light has been turned
to darkness: by the death of a
loved one; the breaking of a
friendship; the fading of hope
Jesus Christ, lover of all,
People: bring healing, bring
peace.
5. In silence we name before you
the burdens of our own hearts,
the cancer of bitterness, the
twisted hands of avarice and
greed, and paralyzed soul of our
hardened hearts. We cannot
hide from you, O God, who we
are and our need for healing.
Jesus Christ, lover of all,
People: bring healing, bring
peace.
6. Pastor: God of Life,
People: you are as near to us in
this moment as our breath.
Pastor: Touch our eyes
People: that we may see you;
Pastor: Open our ears
People: that we may hear your
voice;
Pastor: Enter our hearts
People: that we may know your
love.
7. Pastor: Grace our souls and
bodies with your presence,
People: that we might feel your
strength and your healing
touch. Come, God of breath
and wholeness, in the name of
Jesus Christ. Amen.