PRAYER FOR ALZHEIMER’S

For two contrasting voices

Voice 1    We pray for the families and friends of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Voice 2     ..and for those who themselves live with memory loss and confusion

Voice 1     For those who take on the burden of care

Voice 2     ..and for those who don’t want to be a burden…

Both        Lord, in your mercy

Congregation Response:  HEAR OUR PRAYER.

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Voice 1    For those who are bewildered or frightened by a loved one’s behavior

Voice 2    ..and for those bewildered and frightened by the everyday world….

Both        Lord, in your mercy

Response   HEAR OUR PRAYER       

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Voice 1    For those who are no longer recognized

Voice 2     ..and for those who no longer know who is speaking to them

Both        Lord, in your mercy

Response    HEAR OUR PRAYER

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Voice 1    For those who can’t find the way forward

Voice 2    and for those who can’t find their way anywhere…

Both    Lord, in your mercy

Response HEAR OUR PRAYER

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Voice 1    For those who feel sad, angry, frustrated or helpless.. then guilty that they feel such things.

Voice 2    and for those who feel sad, angry, frustrated or helpless but find it hard or impossible to tell someone how they feel…

Both        Lord, in your mercy

Response HEAR OUR PRAYER

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Voice 1    For those who are losing the one they love, piece by piece

Voice 2    for those who fear they are losing their very selves

Both        Lord, in your mercy

Response HEAR OUR PRAYER

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Voice 1    Strengthen and bless, Lord, all those who care

Voice 2    and all those who endure…

Voice 1    with love, support, tolerance and humor.

Voice 2    ..and blessed moments of true connection.

Both          Lord, in your mercy

Response HEAR OUR PRAYER