strengthen – A Collection of Prayers

Lord, give us grace to hear and obey your voice which says to every one of us “This is the way, walk in it.” Do not let us hear it behind us, saying, “This is the way,” but rather before us, saying, “Follow me.” When you lead us, go before us. When the way is too difficult for us, carry us. In the shadow of death, comfort us. In the day of resurrection, satisfy us. Amen.

Source: Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830-1894), revised from Prayers Ancient and Modern.

Lord, sanctify and shepherd your people, that we who are strengthened by your help may walk with you daily, and serve you with a quiet spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Source: Roman Breviary, revised from Prayers Ancient and Modern.

Prayers Ancient Made Modern (annotated) is available in print and on Amazon Kindle through Amazon.com.

Based on Prayers Ancient and Modern originally selected and arranged by Mary Wilder Tileston, 1897. Now in public domain.

Lord Jesus, healer and Savior,
bring health and unity
to your people in their families.
Provide for all their needs with your abundance.
Bring health and strength
to your people in their weakness.
Bring growth in wisdom,
strength in faith and spirit,
and growth and strength in body
to children everywhere.
Watch over the hearts
of the weary and burdened,
and direct them to cast their cares on you,
that they respond to life’s troubles
with patient endurance,
and put away anxiety and anger.
Give your people useful work that serves the good of others,
and provide for all our needs.
Lift and bind your people everywhere
in the bonds of holy love and prayer.
Uplift, strengthen, and heal us all;
you live and reign, now and forever.
Amen.

Source: Paul C. Stratman, August 4, 2024, from an online request.

Tag: strengthen

September 9

Heal, Provide, and Strengthen Our Families