Friday 15th May

My command is this:

Love each other as I have loved you.

Greater love has no one than this:

to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:12-13

Lord Jesus,

Thank you that you laid down your life for us

and call us friends when we obey your command

to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.

We pray for all who willingly face the danger of infection today

in order to save the lives of patients with COVID-19.

We pray for every doctor, nurse and cleaner working in ICU:

give them courage to face fears about their own health

and the risk of bringing the disease into their homes.

Please be their comfort and strength on a long, tiring shift

and protect them from post traumatic stress when the crisis is over.

Prince of Peace, be their peace in the storm,

and may those who are your followers set an atmosphere of light

and hope on the darkest days.

Have mercy on them Lord,

Amen.