Gracious heavenly Father, grant us a firm faith that You
will answer our prayers and act for our good for we come to You in Jesus’ name:
As we look upon a violent, wicked world we pray that You
would deliver us form the hand of the wicked and redeem us from the grasp of
the ruthless. Watch over our military
men and women who serve in harm’s way.
Grant wisdom to our president and all of those in authority over us. Remember those who are persecuted for Your
name’s sake and visit them with Your mercy.
Guide us by Your Word and form in us a right conscience so
that we would hate what is evil and love what is good. Watch over us so that we are not overcome by
the evil that surrounds us but strengthen us to overcome evil with good. Help us to be courageous in standing up for
what is right in Your sight.
In our life together as Christians, in our marriages, homes,
families and congregation help us to live in harmony with one another and fill
us with brotherly affection for our fellow believers. Make us humble and willing to serve those
around us.
When we are wounded, keep us from seeking vengeance against one
another and instead help us to forgive others as You have forgiven us.
We thank You for all the earthly gifts that You have
bestowed upon us. Especially do we thank
You for the gift of life that You have given to Your servant Elizabeth. Grant her every good gift of body and
soul.
Grant us hearts that are open to the needs of others and hands
that are willing to meet those needs generously. According to Your will heal those who are
ill, especially Jennifer, Joyce, Myrtle, Shirley, Ray, and David. Watch over expectant mothers and grant them
safe deliveries and healthy babies.
We praise You for sending Your Son Jesus Christ to suffer,
die, and rise again for our salvation.
We know that there was nothing that we could offer to earn our life with
You, but Christ has paid it all. Help us
to treasure the spiritual gifts of forgiveness and grace and eternal life above
all else in this world.
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