Gracious heavenly Father, as we lift up our hearts to You in
prayer, hear our pleas for mercy and cries for help:
Empower our lives so that we would always keep justice and
do righteousness. Help us to fulfill our
vocations in a way that is a blessing and service to others. Lead our nation and our fellow citizens and
leaders to love what is good, hate what is evil, and protect the innocent.
Give us a renewed love for the Lord’s Day so that we do not
profane the Sabbath by failing to hear and study Your Word. Make us joyful and glad to come into this
house of prayer.
Receive the offerings we bring and the sacrifice of our
praise and thanksgiving. Help us to be faithful
stewards of all that you have entrusted to us.
Empower the witness of Your Church and this congregation so
that those who do not know You may be gathered into Your Church. Especially do we pray that You would turn the
hearts of Your ancient people the Jews so that they would receive Jesus as
their Messiah.
Help us to believe that your gracious love and tender care is
for all people. Where there is conflict
and discord between the peoples of the world, bring peace. Especially do we pray that our own
congregation would be a living example of the Good News that despite our differences
we are one people in Jesus Christ.
Grant us humility to kneel before You in faith and confess
that You are more than able to meet our needs of body and soul. Grant healing to those who are ill,
especially Mary and Jennifer. Give
courage and patience to those who are undergoing medical tests. Graciously meet the needs of those who lack
the necessities of life.
We thank You for the gifts You give in marriage and family
and children and pray that You make our homes place of peace and plenty. Especially do we pray that You would bless
Tony and Susie as they celebrate their anniversary. Continue to deepen their love for one another
and You.
Lord God heavenly Father, You are our strength and
shield. Throughout the days of lives, help
us to trust in You and guide our steps until we reach our heavenly home. We ask it in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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