El Shaddai My Adonai
We pray for all those who feel their burdens have become too heavy,
who's problems no longer seem to have a solution,
who's hopes and dreams have died,
who wish they too could die.
Lord God, who's only Son was sent to die that we might LIVE,
we hold up to you all those who feel they have nothing left to live for.
Whether Christians or otherwise Lord, you gave us all life,
and it is you alone who decides when it shall end.
We pray for all those who's minds have been so confused
and who have endured such pain and sorrow that they have
taken their own lives. Lord, we cannot help them now,
except to ask for your mercy and grace upon them.
We ask this same mercy and grace Lord upon those who,
even today, will be contemplating ending the life you gave them.
For many, it is not too late Lord and we place them in your hands.
Lord God, you stopped Abraham from killing his son,
we pray that you will move in the hearts of these people
and stop them taking their own lives. Open their minds and hearts
Lord, that they may realise that suicide is not the answer,
let not the enemy convince them that all is lost.
Give them strength and courage to carry on,
Remind them that in your strength, anything is possible,
comfort them and surround them with those who care and understand.
Grant them Peace of mind and the security of your love.
In the name of Jesus, the healer, the resurrector, and the resurrected,
we offer this prayer. - And So It Is