Lord Jesus Christ,

you healed those who suffered

in mind as well as body.

Look in your compassion 

on people among us who are mentally ill.

 

We pray for all

    who are driven by depression to the depths of despair

    who attempt to end their own lives

    who are victims of obsession

    who are persecuted by the voices they hear

    who live in a world of their own

    who are violent or withdrawn

    who are plagued by religious delusions.

 

Take from them all unreality.

Help them to know that in the depths

    you search for them

  and that in your presence

    you hold them secure.

Grant to them wholeness of mind

so that they may be at peace,

    at one with themselves

    and at one with you.

We ask this for your name’s sake.

 

Neville Smith

 

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Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, 

    teaching in the synagogues 

    and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. 

And he healed every kind of disease and illness. 

News about him spread as far as Syria, 

    and people soon began bringing to him all who were sick. 

And whatever their sickness or disease, 

    or if they were demon possessed or epileptic or paralyzed—

    he healed them all.