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Morning Prayer for the Aged


Look with mercy, O God our Father, on all whose increasing years bring the weakness, distress, or isolation.  Provide for them homes of dignity and peace; give them understanding helpers, and the willingness to accept help; and, as their strength diminishes, increase their faith and their assurance of your love.  This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

(BCP 830)
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Anonymous said…
A thoughtful prayer..I lead a service every Thursday evening within a Residential Complex. Within that 3 years I have seen 4 wardens come and go and this leaves the folks so unsettled. I like the line..as their strength diminishes, increase their faith and their assurance of your love.. that indeed is my prayer, whilst 'human' carers come and go - our Heavenly Father is and has always been their constant friend, guide and support. Judyx
March 2, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Penelopepiscopal said…
My mom lives in a retirement complex and while the staff for the most part has been stable, even small changes in schedules or dinner rules etc can be upsetting to some of her friends.
March 2, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Freda said…
A prayer that means a lot, and I would add a word for all those who are frightened by the prospects of what the future holds. Every Blessing
March 2, 2011 at 10:39 AM
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