God of Love and Mercy—Father, Son and

God of Love and Mercy—Father, Son and Holy Spirit: As those beloved by You...You give us the privilege of loving others and praying for them ... as we do today.

We pray on behalf of those for whom this year has been a hard year, who look back and see overwhelming loss, struggle, pain, discouragement, isolation or worries. Lord—redeem those trials, give them strength and courage to keep on going, and give them hope for the days ahead.

And for those who look back on the past year with joy in the birth of children and grandchildren, for marriages begun and deepened,…