Pray with Haiti

We Are Your Children (adapted from Desmond Tutu’s, “An African Prayer Book”)

Father, we are your children, your Spirit lives in us and we are in your Spirit; hear us, for it is your Spirit who speaks through us as we pray.
Lord hear us.

Father, you created the heavens and the earth; bless the produce of the land in Haiti and the work of the hands of those in Haiti trying to feed their families.
Lord hear us.

Father, in your steadfast love you provide for your creation; grant good rains for Haiti’s crops.
Lord hear us.

Lord Jesus, you prayed for your Church to be one; unite all Christians that the world may believe.
Christ hear us.

You broke down the walls that divide us; bring the people of this world to live in peace and accord.
Christ hear us.

You were rich yet for our sake you became poor; move those who have wealth to share generously with those who are poor.
Christ hear us.

You cured by your healing touch and word; heal the sick and bless those who minister to them in Haiti.
Christ hear us.

You were unjustly condemned; strengthen our brothers and sisters who are suffering injustice and persecution in Haiti.
Christ hear us.

Father, we know that you are good and that you hear those who call upon you; give to us and to all people what is best for us, that we may glorify you through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. 

Amen