Trinity XII General Prayer

Lord God heavenly Father, we praise You for Your great deeds and rejoice in Your gracious reign over us. Hear as we come to You in prayer, believing that You hear us for the sake of Your Son Jesus:

We ask Your guidance for ourselves and our fellow citizens during this election year. Guide us to choose elected officials who will fear You and govern with wisdom. As we consider political leaders, keep us from putting any trust in them that is due to You alone. Enlighten our elected leaders and protect our military men and women.

We know that unless Your Son comes first, our breath will depart from us one day and we will return to the earth. Comfort those who mourn with the Good News of Your Son’s resurrection. Especially do we give You thanks for Doretta who now rests in Your presence.

We count ourselves blessed that You have been our Helper, delivering us from sin and death by Your Son Jesus. Help us to live in faith and hope in him. Especially do we pray for Barbara as she celebrates a birthday. Grant her every good gift of body and soul.

Lord, You are the One who opens the eyes of the blind and lifts us those who are bowed down. Grant your help and healing to those who are ill, especially Lornadell, Henry, Ray, and Noah. Watch over expectant mothers and grant them safe deliveries and healthy children.

You have promised to execute justice for the oppressed and give food to the hungry. Continue to meet the physical needs of those who do not have the necessities of life and lead to us to be generous in sharing with those around us.

Because You have promised to set the prisoner free and open the eyes of the blind, be with those who are imprisoned and suffering persecution for the sake of Christ’s holy name and set them free from those who would harm them. Be at work in the lives of their persecutors so that their eyes would be opened to the love that Christ has for them too.

Make us compassionate towards those who our culture counts of little worth, the sojourner, widow, and orphan. Use Your church to provide all people a place of refuge and a family to love.

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. Amen.