PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP: Eternal God, you have called us to be members of one body. Join us with those who in all times and places have praised your name, that, with one heart and mind, we may show the unity of your church, and bring honor to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
CALL TO WORSHIP (Adapted from Psalm 32:10-11)
Leader: Many are the torments of the wicked;
People: But steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the Lord.
Leader: Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, O righteous,
People: And shout for joy all you upright in heart.
Leader: In joy, let us worship God.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Lord, You have said that you will take even the worst pain and use it for good in our lives, but there seems to be so much suffering in our world, and even in our lives at times that we wonder how that can be. Sometimes when it hits close to home, the pain can be so overwhelming that we wonder if You even understand what we are going through.
In our weakness, Lord, please help us to trust you. Remind us that Your Spirit knows all that we are feeling and that You really are at work in our lives, even when our world seems to be crashing all around us. Help us to see beyond our immediate circumstances, so that we may rest in Your power and grace. In the name of the One who died on our behalf, we pray. Amen.
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