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Prayers...
Prayers of Intersection
With the people of God
gathered here and throughout the world, we offer our prayers for
the church, the world, and all people in need.
Lord God, Sovereign of all creation, draw us into your presence,
and transform us to be a holy people. Bless us through your word
and holy meal to show your uncommon love to others. Lord, in
your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Move us to reinvigorate polluted waters and air, renew fallow
fields, and revive natural habitats that have been destroyed.
Open our eyes to the bounty you have given us, and inspire us to
tend to it. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Fill our public servants and we who elect them to office with
your wisdom. Let your justice flow through our governments and
institutions. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Unbind those who are burdened by illness or grief (especially).
Wipe away the tears of those who cannot see your life through
the weight of their affliction. Be with those who will die
today. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Strengthen and bless this congregation’s ministries of outreach,
healing, and hospitality (here specific congregational
ministries may be named). Make us eager to receive those you
send to us. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Here other intercessions may be offered. We bless you for the
lives of the saints who now rejoice in your salvation
face-to-face. Join us with all whom you have made righteous
(those who have died during the past year may be named), and
preserve us in eternal life. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
Enfold all things in your compassion, O God, and bring us into
your life through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ, our Savior
and Lord.
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