All God's People
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Let us pray for all God's people. For people who are blind and cannot see,
and for those who can see but are blind to people around them,
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Lord, in your mercy help us touch each other.
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For people who move slowly because of accident, illness or disability, and
for those who move too fast to be aware of the world in which they live,
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Lord, in your mercy help us work together.
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For people who are deaf and cannot hear, and for those who can hear but
who ignore the cries of others,
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Lord, in your mercy help us respond to each other.
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For people who learn slowly, for people who learn in different ways, and for
people who learn quickly and easily but often choose ignorance,
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Lord, in your mercy help us grow in your wisdom.
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For people who have chronic illnesses for which there is no known cure or
relief, and for people who live in unholy fear of developing a chronic illness,
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Lord, in your mercy help us and heal us.
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For families, friends and caregivers who serve people with disabilities,
and for those who feel awkward in their presence,
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Lord, in your mercy help us see each other with your eyes.
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For people who think they are worthless and beyond your love, and for
people who think they don't need your love,
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Lord, in your mercy help us accept your love.
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For people who feel isolated and for people who contribute to that sense of
isolation,
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Lord, in your mercy change our lives.
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For all the people in your creation, that we may learn to respect each other
and learn how to live together in your peace,
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Lord, in your mercy bind us together.
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Amen.
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