Prayers of the People, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A

God of mercy and compassion,
hear our prayers
for those who are struggling to stand,
who are dealing with muscle weakness
or neuropathic obstacles
or recovery from illness and
for those who driven to work long hours on their feet
and are yearning for a moment of rest
or are walking to and from work
because their budgets cannot manage
the price of gas.
Grant them strength to carry on. 
Send an earthly angel to help hold them up,
to give them aid,
to be a source of encouragement.

God of Sabbath,
hear our prayers 
for those who are traveling,
who are seeking rest and renewal,
who are aching for time to restore relationship
with you
and with others.
Wherever they go, Lord, be present with them.
Go ahead to make the way smooth.
Go alongside them to make the way joyful.
Go behind them to make the way safe.

God of Comfort,
hear our prayers
for those living in the darkness
of depression
or anxiety
or grief
or uncertainty.
Hold them in your strong arms.
Shine your light on their paths.
Envelope them with your Spirit, 
​and return them to wholeness.