"God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, you have kept us this far along the way. In this time of distress, help us to remember that in Jesus Christ, you are the same yesterday, today, and forevermore. We pray for protection, perseverance, and peace in the midst of Covid-19. Turn our mourning into dancing, exchange beauty for our ashes of grief, and lead us to the rock that is higher than I. Amen."