Thread by @KatecBowler

These final days leading to the election end with a sacred little season for Christians: Halloween, All Saints Day and All Souls Day.

Three days to remember our dead.

I wondered if we could use a daily reminder to pray for those who have lost someone and remember their names.

September 22
962,008 worldwide deaths from COVID
198,363 American deaths

Lord, we can no longer understand the scale of what we've lost, the magnitude of its pain. Bring peace so that we can see with clear eyes all that the living require of us now. Amen

If you'd like to add any names of those you've lost or who are sick, I'll pray each day of this season for them and invite any who want to join me. We've got great pray-ers in this community.

Let's try to "like" each other's prayers to remind each other: we are not alone.

September 23
966,399 worldwide deaths from COVID
198,793 American deaths

Lord, one moment we feel numb, and then next we are paralyzed with fear. Give us a glimpse of your future. And help us to feel your presence now. Amen

September 24
972,221 worldwide deaths from COVID
199,600 American deaths

Lord, we are moving through time no longer believing it is taking us somewhere good. Mark our paths. Lead us now. Amen

Lord, we pray for those who we have lost, and we remember their names here.

September 26
985,823 worldwide deaths from COVID
201,634 American deaths

God, be with our health care professionals today. Protect them and give them all the support they need, mentally, spiritually, physically and financially to take care of themselves and their patients.

September 28
995,836 worldwide deaths from COVID
203,329 American deaths

Lord, May only the truth be told, and only the truth be heard. Amen