Trinity 4 General Prayer

Lord God heavenly Father, You are our light and salvation. Hear us as we come to You in prayer, through faith in Jesus Christ:

As our nation celebrates its birthday, let it be said of us that You are our stronghold. Revive our fellow citizens to a renewed faith and trust in You. Rid us of our national sins. Guide those in authority over us. Protect our military men and women.

Deliver us from our enemies of both body and soul and keep us close to You all the days of our life. Let Your mighty power be our confidence in all the trials of life.

When we encounter hardships and difficulties, grant us the faith of Joseph, that whatever happens to us we can recognize that You are working good in our lives. Let his example of forgiveness be our guide when it comes to animosity within our marriages and family.

Set before our eyes the glory of Your heavenly kingdom so that we would be strengthened in our faith and remain steadfast in our earthly pilgrimage. Make us heavenly-minded people, longing for our true home with You.

All around us we see the truth of Your word, that on account of human sin, Your good creation has been subjected to futility. Bring an end to the wildfires that ravage the west and give hope to the people affected. Grant us the gift of rain and prosper the work of those who make their living from the land.

When we experience physical frailty, remind us that there is coming a day when our bodies will be whole and healthy and unbroken by sin and death. Until that day, grant Your healing to those who are ill. We also ask Your blessing upon expectant mothers that You would grant them safe deliveries and healthy children.

Heavenly Father, You have been merciful to us in Your Son Jesus Christ who suffered Your judgment over sin so that we can be Your children. Bestow upon us the first-fruits of the Spirit that we would believe this Good News and take comfort in it. By that same Spirit, help us to be merciful to others. Forgive us when we stand in self-righteous judgment over the sins of others.

All of these things and whatever else You see that we need; whatever is good for our neighbor and brings glory to You; grant to us dear Father in heaven for the sake of Your Son Jesus Christ in whose name we pray. Amen.