The health ministry of Mercy and the communities we serve are facing the COVID-19 pandemic together. Share a prayer or note of encouragement with our patients and caregivers here.
Share a Prayer
the doctor caring for my father right now.
116FavoriteExpand Lord, we pray;
Please protect our coworkers and their families in this time of uncertainty and give them strength, courage and peace.
Please keep our work family’s that are on the front line safe and guide them through their daily trials.
Please take away the pain and sickness and look after us in this unforeseen time.
Please give us opportunities to share the hope that is found in you.
Please offer guidance and health to everyone during this world crisis.
Please protect our healthcare coworkers. Guide their mind and hands as they perform their selfless duties.
We pray constantly that you and your loved ones “be strong and courageous, do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord, our God, is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)
This we ask of you. Amen.
115FavoriteExpand Dear heavenly father, please watch over and guide the hands, hearts and families of all the front line staff medical personnel and emergency workers. Please also protect those in maintenance, housekeeping, food service as they do their very best to provide for all of us. Give strength to all of those fighting for their lives. Please father bring peace to all of the families grieving over the loss of loved ones to this terrible pandemic. One last thing father, please replace the fear in everyone’s hearts with knowledge and peace that we are all in your loving hands and grace. There’s not one heart that’s not been altered by this crisis, as there’s also not one heart that is not loved by you…… this I pray in your name AMEN!
114FavoriteExpand 
peace and God’s protection for all of us, for wisdom for those providing care.
Lord Jesus, we thank you that in the midst of this storm you walk beside us. You’ve promised to never leave or forsake us and we need you now more than ever. Please be with every person who is infected- those quarantined at home, those hospitalized and especially those in the ICUs. Be with their families- bring hope and encouragement. Help us as healthcare workers to shine your light, your love, your kindness. You’re bigger than a pandemic and we trust you to guide us through as we put our faith in you. Thank for your saving grace each and every day. Amen.
113FavoriteExpand 
Springfield Campus on which I have many friends and family working to take care of all who need their help. 4D, EVS and Maintenance are extra special to me personally but everyone is doing an amazing job.
Lord please watch over and protect all who are in harm’s way doing what they Love for others.
In the picture is Tracy and Ashleigh doing their part on 4D
112FavoriteExpand Heavenly Father we admit that we need your help. Everyone is doing their best to end the progression and tragic results of the Covid virus, but we confess that we need your intervention and blessing on every hand that is on the frontline of fighting this pandemic. You promised that if we need wisdom we should ask, we are asking now for wisdom for our leaders as they continue to lead us in the battle. You promised comfort in times of distress and confusion, we ask now that we would all be blessed with your comfort. Thank you for opening our eyes to see the answers to our questions, the strength to go one more day and the compassion to extend Jesus healing ministry. Amen
111FavoriteExpand Dear Lord,
I come to you on this Good Friday, lifting up my fellow co-workers….tired, worn, feeling beaten, missing their families and their loved ones. Let them know You love them, let them feel Your loving arms around them. I don’t know what they are going through, what they are feeling but You do and you are the one who can calm their anxieties, give them encouragement when needed, but mostly give them assurance that YOU are in control still. There will be a calm soon to this storm. For the patients – Lord, heal their bodies, heal their hearts – if they do not know who You are – please open their hearts to receive You – for we do not know what tomorrow may bring – only YOU do. Please give us all direction and guidance in the way you would have us to go in the days that are coming ahead. Thank you for your many blessings you have given us. Thank you for the sun shining outside. Thank you for the good works of those around us. In your name I pray – Amen.
108FavoriteExpand As an Intake Specialist in the Springfield Mercy ED we see a lot of homeless, displaced, and mentally ill people. By God’s intervention and grace, I’m praying they will find homes, find family and support, and be healed of their illnesses.
106FavoriteExpand Dear Lord,
Please be with those who are spending time away from their families this Easter weekend to care for the seriously ill and dying. Give them strength to make difficult decisions that will need to be made in the days to come, and keep them healthy. Grant comfort to the those who are unable to be with their seriously ill loved ones or who are mourning the passing of family or closed friends. Allow all people to trust in you, so you may see us through this time to more peaceful days ahead. Amen.
105FavoriteExpand Prayer requests from our team:
For the loss of our church elder and his wife who is recovering alone. She didn’t get to say goodbye. Pray for them and all the people they have touched. Give her the strength to survive and the comfort of knowing her husband is with you.
We pray for 2 family members who are COVID positive. Please help to heal them.
For my sister who lives in NY, continue to watch over them and protect them
Pray for healthcare workers…for their health and mental state with all they have to deal with everyday. It’s taking a toll on everyone. Wrap them in your arms and protect them.
For my wife who works in healthcare who may be pulled to work directly with COVID patients and concerns of not bringing it home to her family and small children. Please reward her for her bravery and protect her from any harm.
Pray for truck drivers, store workers, and first responders who are putting their lives at risk for doing their jobs. Please keep them safe and free from harm.
Remember to give a shout out to those who are alone or those not able to go home. Talk to them and show them your love.
102FavoriteExpand Ventilator Patients:
“Do not be afraid…., for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.
The LORD is our strength and our salvation, whom shall I fear?
The LORD is a strong tower, we run to HIM and we are safe.
Stay strong and be at peace. The battle belongs to the LORD! Be at peace.
Be with us oh LORD, in our hour of need.
In JESUS NAME.
Amen.
102FavoriteExpand a negative test!
101FavoriteExpand 
Each person continuing to serve others in our communities. There are so many to be thankful for, every job at the hospital is in service to others..I can’t thank you all enough. I pray for your health and your families health, praying God will sustain you giving you the strength to keep serving. Extremely thankful for each and everyone of you. May God bless you all for answering to His call.
101FavoriteExpand Each and every Mercy Co-Worker as we bring the healing ministry of Jesus to our patients and one another. May Catherine guide us with her spirit and vibrant compassion to serve all those entrusted to our care.
Love and blessings,
Sr. Richard Mary, RSM
100FavoriteExpand Everyone
97FavoriteExpand 
My immune – compromised mom having just got through her cancer, I hope that she can get through this healthy and happy again. Also my little brother who is a high school senior. I hope he will be able to find happiness despite all the experiences he his missing. Of course for all the health care providers that are putting their lives and loved ones at risk to help everyone else. <3
97FavoriteExpand I am praying some favorite scripture over the doctors, nurses (especially Lacey), staff, patients, and family members:
Philippians 4:6-8 New International Version (NIV)
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
93FavoriteExpand every family member that has to wait for updates about their loved one because they can not be at their bedside. May our Lord hold and carry you through these challenging days. I pray for the safety of all the healthcare workers that have separated themselves from their families to try and keep them safe.
93FavoriteExpand Healthcare providers. To all the coworkers like myself, who are thankful for a job and a way to continue to provide for their family, yet who have fear of the unknown and worry. This is my encouragement from
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
92FavoriteExpand EVERYONE gives so much of themselves all day, everyday.
Our thoughts and prayers and love are with you.
Be safe. Be healthy. And be happy. We are here for all of you.
92FavoriteExpand