May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him,

so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:13

When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.

Psalm 94:19

Lord God,

You are our hope and our joy! You never stop working for our good.

We pray for your gift of hope in these troubled times:

hope for those worried about redundancy,

hope for charities worried about loss of income,

hope for parents worried about their children’s education,

hope for those who live with domestic violence

and hope for those fearful of C-19 infection.

When we get anxious, remind us of all the times you’ve stepped in.

When we feel panic, overwhelmed about the future, shake us out of inertia

and let us hear your still, inner voice of calm.

Come Holy Spirit, fill us with the joy and peace of knowing Jesus.

Lift up our hearts so we know the hope you’ve called us to …..

the riches of your glorious inheritance.

Make us peace-bringers where there is no peace;

givers and sharers of hope to a hurting world.

May your joy be in us, and through us, touching those around us.

We love you Jesus,

Amen.