Prayer 2205: the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

Almighty God,
you call us to trust in your abundant blessing,
to have faith to cast down our nets
wherever we are
and draw in those who seek You.

Beloved Savior,
let our lives preach your gospel
to all who see,
that seeing, they may know you through us.

May we trust in your healing hand, Lord Christ,
to rest upon our cares and concerns,
to heal our heartaches and brokenness,
that we may shine forth in darkness
and praise you forever.

Holy Redeemer,
we place our cares and concerns
into the broad net of your mercy,
and ask that You grant your peace over them,
and over those for whom we pray.

Amen.

(Luke 5:1-11)