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 ''53. For Travelers''

O God, our heavenly Father, whose glory fills the whole creation, and whose presence we find wherever we go: Preserve  those who travel [in particular _____________]; surround  them with your loving care; protect them from every danger;  and bring them in safety to their journey’s end; through  Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

54.  For those we Love

Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to thy never&#8209;failing care and love, for this life and the life to come,  knowing that thou art doing for them better things than we  can desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

55.  For a Person in Trouble or Bereavement

O merciful Father, who hast taught us in thy holy Word that thou dost not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men:  Look with pity upon the sorrows of thy servant for whom  our prayers are offered. Remember him, O Lord, in mercy, nourish his soul with patience, comfort him with a sense of  thy goodness, lift up thy countenance upon him, and give  him peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

56.  For the Victims of Addiction

O blessed Lord, you ministered to all who came to you:  Look with compassion upon all who through addiction have lost  their health and freedom. Restore to them the assurance of your unfailing mercy; remove from them the fears that beset  them; strengthen them in the work of their recovery; and to  those who care for them, give patient understanding and  persevering love. Amen.