Prayers of the People, Epiphany 3B

​God of Mercy,

you are everywhere.

You are in Nineveh and in the U.S. Congress,
though sometimes, it is hard for us
to see you.

God of compassion,
you are everywhere.

You are in Haiti and in Africa,
and in the diversity
of our homeland,
though sometimes,
we deny you.

God of love,
you are everywhere.

You are shouting for justice
in the streets,
and demanding welcome
for the stranger,
and wearing black
for the ones who have been oppressed
by those in positions of power.

God of comfort,
you are everywhere.

You are strengthening the grieving
in Montecito,
where mud slides have claimed homes and family members,
and in Arizona,
where serial killings have left communities fearful,
and in the airports,
where deported humans have had to say goodbye to their spouses and children.

God of healing,
you are everywhere.

You are nursing the ill
in doctor's offices
and health care centers,
and in the court room
where the abused
face their abuser.

God of grace,
you are everywhere.

Pour out your grace upon your people
everywhere you are.
May your love reign.

In Jesus' name we pray,
Amen.