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Rise to Life

Mrs. Jewell Sinclair Torrington is from the Guyana Congregational Union (GCU).

Most awesome God; Our loving Saviour. As we celebrate this season of Easter with joy and hopefulness, may we be mindful that there are many among us who live in loneliness, anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. This unjust world makes them feel like they are being crucified every day. We pray for those who are still persecuted for your name’s sake; our brothers and sisters who suffered because of their beliefs; those who are tormented because of the colour of their skin; forsaken because of political affiliation; ignored because they are different or because they dare to speak out.

Faithful God, we acknowledge your sovereignty. We know that you are able to do more than

we can ask, think or imagine. So we seek you Lord, for those who are patiently awaiting for your compassionate arms to pull them out of their pains, depression, abuse, and exploitation. To free them from the dark tombs of poverty, hate, bitterness, mistrust and unforgiveness. To free them from the tombs that have held them hostage, for far too long. We ask you to roll away the stones of greed, political interference, selfishness, and prejudice that stifle progress. Lord, remove all obstacles that hinder them from experiencing life in its fullness.

Lord, as we boast in your resurrection power, we pray that you breathe life into

thedead areas of our existence. As we celebrate this season of Easter with joy and hopefulness, may we be mindful that there are many among us who live in loneliness, anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. This unjust world makes them feel like they are being crucified every day. We pray for those who are still persecuted for your name’s sake; our brothers and sisters who suffered because of their beliefs; those who are tormented because of the colour of their skin; forsaken because of political affiliation; ignored because they are different or because they dare to speak out.

Help us never to take for granted your unconditional love. May we, never miss the

opportunity to follow your examples, to love more, to be more compassionate, to forgive more, to pray and to do more. Protect us from anyone or anything that will bring death to your plan and purpose for us.

We say thank you Lord, for through your death and resurrection we have this blessed hope that all will be well, for you desire that we have life in abundance. This we ask in the name of our resurrected Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Amen.

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