Pray- March 24, 2020

Scripture: Psalm 31:24

Pray together: O God who teaches me to wait for you – I’m learning that the waiting is often the hardest part. And so I am learning to wait. In the moments when I feel weak, afraid and alone – help me call out for your strength, courage, and connection. In the times when my heart wants to tuck tail and run away, help me to remember that you only ask me to stand… and wait on you. So I will learn in the great waiting room full of other folks who are waiting on you too. Help us to remind each other that you are never late – you are always on time. Amen.

A Prayer to Remember Oscar Romero of El Salvador, 1917-1980 By Jenifer Gamber and Timothy J.S. Seamans from Common Prayer for Children and Families (Church Publishing, 2020.)

Righteous God,

your hear the cries of the poor

and know the pain of those who suffer,

give us the courage and compassion of Saint Oscar.

May we see the face of Jesus in the face of the poor,

may we stand beside our neighbors when they are threatened,

may we challenge any people who mistreat others. Amen.