Gracious God, you sent your Son Jesus Christ to live among us and bear our pain. Through him, you worked healing miracles that transformed people’s lives. Be amongst us now in our time and place, we beseech you and heal us too.
God of healing graces, we give thanks that we live in a country that values Medicare for all. We praise you for bringing to fruition this important institution. Through it, most Canadians have easy access to medical professionals and multiple treatment options. We pray that those living in isolated areas across the nation will be granted this privilege as well.
God of wisdom, we pray that you guide our government officials, both federal and provincial, to look at the evolving crisis in our health care system with fresh eyes and an innovative spirit. The current situation serves no one. Our health care professionals are tired and frustrated at the lack of resources, the aging population is straining the current infrastructure, and the administrative bureaucracy is preventing real change. We pray for radical yet thoughtful transformation where all members of society receive the healing they deserve in a timely and stress-free manner.
God of restorative graces, we pray that you will uphold and strengthen all medical professionals. We give thanks for these individuals who devote their careers to healing the sick and caring for their needs. Instill in our youth the desire to continue to enter this important field and become sympathetic health care practitioners.
God of compassion, we pray that you continue to bring kindness and empathy to all who are caring for loved ones in this stressful environment. Difficulties booking appointments, getting to medical offices and the curtness of front line staff is taking a toll on morale. Help your church find ways to assist these caregivers and ease their burdens. Bring your loving strength to those who are living without an advocate or caregiver. The healing process is a difficult path to travel alone.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Amen.
Valerie Bennett and Stacey Neale
