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Prayers...
Prayers of Intercession
Holy One, you bring us
together and call us your own. Bless theologians, teachers, and
preachers who help us grow in faith (following the examples of
Basil the Great, Gregory of Nyssa, Gregory of Nazianzus, and the
teacher Macrina, whom we commemorate today). Guide your church,
that we might be a holy people. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Holy One, the whole earth is yours. Where there is fire, bring
cool air and new growth. Where there is flooding, bring
abatement. Where there is drought, bring rain. Inspire us to
care for what you have provided. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Holy One, we have created divisions you will not own. In places
of conflict (especially), raise up leaders who work to develop
lasting peace and reconciliation. Encourage organizations and
individuals who care for all forced to leave their homes. Hear
us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Holy One, you care for those who are harassed and helpless.
Protect and defend those who are abused. Heal those who are
sick. Feed all who hunger. Empower all whose voices go unheard,
and help us respond to the pressing needs of our neighbors. Hear
us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Holy One, you provide a plentiful harvest of gifts and
resources. Prepare us to labor and gather the fruits of this
congregation, that we might discover new ways of living.
Minister to us in our work, that we do not lose heart. Hear us,
O God.
Your mercy is great.
Holy One, you bring all people to yourself. We give thanks for
the holy people who have gone before us (especially). Sustain us
in your mission until the day you bear us up to join the saints
in light. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Receive these prayers, O God, and those too deep for words;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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