Prayer for Those Who Live Alone
Almighty God, whose Son had nowhere to lay his head: Grant that those who live alone may not be lonely in their solitude, but that, following in his steps, they may find fulfillment in loving you and their neighbors; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Psalm 70
Be pleased, O God, to deliver me; *
O Lord, make haste to help me.
Let those who seek my life be ashamed
and altogether dismayed; *
and altogether dismayed; *
let those who take pleasure in my misfortune
draw back and be disgraced.
draw back and be disgraced.
Let those who say to me “Aha!” and gloat over me turn back, *
because they are ashamed.
Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; *
let those who love your salvation say for ever,
“Great is the Lord!”
“Great is the Lord!”
But as for me, I am poor and needy; *
come to me speedily, O God.
You are my helper and my deliverer; *
O Lord, do not tarry.
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