Gracious heavenly Father, You have searched us and You know
us. Before we speak a word of prayer You
know what is in our hearts. Because You
know us better than we know ourselves, hear our prayers and answer us for our
good:
We confess and believe that You are the Creator of all
things and the Creator of our life in particular and that we are fearfully and
wonderfully made. Grant this same
knowledge and confidence to all people so that they would value their life and
the lives of others. Especially do we
pray that You would change the hearts and minds of our fellow citizens
regarding the sanctity of life. Work a
renewal in our national life so that we would value and protect all human life
as a gift from You. Support the work of
Lutherans for Life and all people of good will who work to preserve life.
We give You thanks O Lord that wherever we go in life, You
are there to lead us and bless us and bring us safely home. Show us the way we should go in all we
undertake, and every decision that we make, so that we can confidently do Your
will.
As in the days of Samuel and Eli, continue to be with and
speak to Your Church on earth and grant us ears that are open to hear your Word
and hearts that are ready to believe it and obey it. Raise up young men who desire to serve You
and Your people in the ministry of the Word.
Heavenly Father, You know that we live in a world where Your
good gifts are misused, especially the gift of sexuality. Empower us with Your Holy Spirit so that we
would always flee from sexually immorality and in our own particular place in
life live a chaste and decent life.
We thank You that You have bought us at the great price of
Your Son’s blood and now we belong to You as members of Your family, members of
the body of Christ. Especially do we
thank You for the life of Your servant Bruce and pray that You would bless him
in body and soul all his days. In all
that we say and do and think help us to glorify You.
Father, You have promised to hold us in Your right
hand. So that our souls might bear
witness to Your wonderful works, come to the aid of those who stand in any
need. Grant healing to those who are ill,
especially: Liam, Carol Jo, Ewald,
Jennifer, Donald, David, Erna, and Joyce; deliverance for those are addicted
and tempted beyond their strength; and provision to those who lack the
necessities of life.
Whatever else You see that we need; whatever brings glory to
You and serves our neighbor; whatever extends Your kingdom, grant to us dear
Father in Heaven for we ask it in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
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