Wednesday, December 1, 2010

A Prayer For Persons with HIV/AIDS on World Aids Day

This prayer is from The Daily Office, an excellent resource for anyone wanting to pursue the Wesleyan discipline of praying the daily office. Visit The Daily Office.

For Persons with HIV/AIDS
By Stephen Helmreich

O Lord Jesus, Healer of our every ill, during your ministry you cured those who suffered from both the disease and the stigma of leprosy. Now we confront the global epidemic of HIV/AIDS. Today, as before, support and heal all people living with the disease, comfort those who have lost friends or lovers, strengthen and encourage families, caregivers and activists in their daily tasks, guide doctors and researchers on their quest, lead politicians and governments to policies of compassion, and enlighten those whose hearts are filled with prejudice, hate, and error. Amen.