Gracious heavenly Father, on this day when we call to You in
prayer, turn to us and be gracious to us and increase the strength of our soul:
Lord we know that Your steadfast love endures forever even
though there are times when we walk in the midst of trouble. Be with us in those times and come to our
aid. Grant healing to those who are ill,
especially Selah and J.A. and lift up those who are undergoing medical
procedures this week, especially Sylvia.
Comfort those who mourn and lift up those who are bowed down in spirit. Assure them that Your Son Jesus has power to
make death give way to life.
Continue to bless Your people with preachers like Elijah of
whom we can say “we know that the Word of the Lord in your mouth is true.” Bless the work of the schools of the church
to train workers for service to your people and the mission of the church.
We thank and praise You for choosing us in Christ to be Your
own and calling us by the Gospel to take our place in Your kingdom. Empower us to share this Good News of Jesus
with those in our community who do not yet know You. Fill us with compassion that identifies with others
in their pain and then show us ways to extend Your love into their lives to
relieve that pain.
We thank You for the gift of life that You have granted to
Stacy in the birth of her first child, Cora Rylee and Amanda as she celebrates a birthday. Keep them close to You all their days. Lead our
nation to value all human life and see it as a gift from You to be protected
and cherished.
Renew in our fellow citizens a proper fear of You that
redounds to Your glory. Watch over our
elected and appointed leaders and protect our military personnel from harm and
danger and their families from discouragement.
Lord we know that throughout this world are countless
millions who are enemies of the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. We also know that You have the power to
change their hearts just like You did with Paul. Stretch out Your hand against the wrath of
our enemies. Convert those who persecute
Christ and protect those who are persecuted for their faith in You.
Continue to fulfill Your saving purpose for our lives
through every moment and event. Order
all things so that they work to our eternal salvation. And grant to us those things that give glory
to You and serve our neighbor. We ask it
in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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