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Tonight we pray for God's holy
church in every land. Lord, your power is beyond our imagination, and yet you
sent your Son to us as a humble carpenter, riding into Jerusalem on a colt. By
your Holy Spirit guide your church to gather together throughout the world, to
share the good news of your grace in Jesus Christ with all people, and to serve
our neighbors with kindness and humility. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Tonight we
pray for all the servants of your church, for our bishops ___ and ___,
for our pastor ___, for deacons, for those who have gathered to worship tonight and
those who could not be with us. Lord, your Holy Spirit guides our steps each
day, help each of us to do your work in the church and in the world as you have
called us to, with generosity and an open hearts, and keep us in health and
safety. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Tonight we pray for all those who are preparing
for baptism. Lord, you bless your church each day with your wisdom and grace.
Give all those who are taking their first steps into faith, insight into your
understanding and compassion. As they receive their new life in Christ, give
them community and communion within the church, and bless them with a thriving
and healthy community for support. We ask this
through Christ our Lord.
Tonight we pray for all of our siblings in Jesus Christ, whatever we share in common, whatever our
differences. Lord, it is in your name that we have our unity, it is in our
baptism into Jesus Christ that we are truly one. Unite us again into one
fellowship and grant us your favor as we work together to share your good news
with the world. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Tonight we pray for the Jewish people,
the first to hear the word of Almighty God. Lord, your promises are eternal and
the strength of your covenants cannot be doubted. Your promises, to Abraham and
Moses, to Sarah and Esther, remain in place, and you have chosen the Jewish
people as your own. Grant them your strength and protect them from every
harm. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Tonight we pray for those who do not
share our faith in Jesus Christ. Lord, around the world your name is said in
many languages, many who believe in you call you by another name. Bring an end
to hatred between religions, and give us the grace and courage to be faithful
witnesses of your love for all people in your Son. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Tonight we pray for those who do not
believe in God. Lord, you created us in an act of love, and you sent your Son
to us as one of us to show that love. Let all people around the world see your
love in the daily words and actions of Christians, that they may come to know
you and love you as we do. Help us to carry your light within us and to share
that light with all we meet, so that the whole world may proclaim you as the
true God of all. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Tonight we pray for all of God's
wondrous creation. Lord, you have created everything we know, from the stars
above us to the dirt beneath us, from gigantic galaxies to the tiniest atoms,
from the dinosaurs of the past to the children who have yet to be born. You
care for all that you have created, help us to care for it as you do and bring
everything you've made to fulfill its purpose. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Tonight we pray for all who serve in
public office, whether they are appointed by officials or elected by the
people. Lord, you are the source of all of our knowledge and compassion. Your
voice speaks on behalf of the weak and the downtrodden, those whose voices and
needs are ignored. Give your wisdom to all those with the power to use it, so
that all people may live in a world of justice and peace, and share in your
creation with generosity and compassion. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Tonight we pray for those who are in any
kind of need. Lord, you give strength to the weary and
new courage to those who have lost heart. Heal the sick, comfort the dying,
give safety to travelers, free those unjustly imprisoned or oppressed, and
deliver your world from dishonesty, hunger, and disease. Hear the prayers of
all who call on you in any trouble, and help them in their need. We ask this
through Christ our Lord.
Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach
us to pray...
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