Prayers of the People, OT33B

​O Lord of hosts,
look upon your servants with mercy.
Grant a double portion
of compassion
upon your children
whose spirits are wounded,
who weep and fast in desperation.
Day after day,
your people cry out in agony.
Day after day,
their hope persists
in the face of hopelessness.
Exasperated with worry
and with fear,
your people all upon your name, Lord,
and seek your favor.
Comfort your people, O God,
with your Spirit of gentleness,
with your grace-filled Word,
with your everlasting love.
Make of your church
a haven from hatred,
a welcoming community,
a hospital for the helpless.
O Lord of hosts,
grant the petitions
of those who earnestly seek to serve you,
in Jesus' holy name.