Make Us Whole

We know God's desire for our health and wholeness through Jesus Christ, who healed the sick in mind, body and spirit. Let us pray to the Lord, saying,

"Lord, make us whole."

For the Global Church, that like Jesus, who healed the sick and welcomed the outcasts, we minister to all who suffer in mind, body and spirit and call for care that excludes none, we pray to the Lord:

Lord, make us whole.

For our nation and our leaders, that we assure health care for everyone and so doing discover that
true strength comes from ensuring justice and compassion for all and not just for some, we pray to
the Lord:

Lord, make us whole.

For people everywhere, in a world where disease knows no borders, suffering is a shared language, health care is a common need and good health is a universal hope, we pray to the Lord:

Lord, make us whole.

For ourselves and our local community, that we don't pass by the problems of others but work together to solve the problems that afflict our neighbors, offering comfort and care, support and solidarity, advocacy and action to heal the broken places, we pray to the Lord:

Lord, make us whole.

For all who are uninsured, that they find strength and hope in you and justice and care from your people, we pray to the Lord.

Lord, make us whole.

For those who suffer, especially the sick, that they are sustained by faith and served with care by doctors and nurses acting as agents of your love, we pray to the Lord.

Lord, make us whole.

For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, especially those who died for lack of care, and for the loved ones who grieve their passing, we pray to the Lord:

Lord, make us whole. Amen.

National Council of Churches, www.ncccusa.org/