Gracious heavenly Father, You are abundant in power and Your
understanding is beyond measure. Hear us
as we pray in Jesus’ name and answer us for our good:
You have promised to lift up the humble and cast the wicked
to the ground. Look upon our nation and
its leaders and our fellow citizens with mercy and help us to humble ourselves
before You as our one true King. Cast
down our enemies and protect our military personnel who serve You for our good.
We believe that You have numbered the stars and given to
them all their names for You are the Creator of heaven and earth. Continue to graciously sustain and uphold
this world and meet the needs of Your creatures. Give food to the hungry and shelter to the
homeless and jobs to the discouraged.
Throughout our life, help us by Your holy Spirit to turn
from wickedness and do what is just.
Create in us a new heart and new spirit that desires to do what is right
in Your sight.
As we interact with those around us, help us to count others
more significant than ourselves and put their needs before our own. Fill us with love and affection and sympathy
for one another and help us with one heart and mind to hold fast to the word of
Christ.
Bless our marriages and families and make them places where
we can grow in Christ-likeness and experience Your love. Especially do we pray for Emma as she
celebrates her second birthday, that You would bless her in body and soul all
her days.
Because You take no pleasure in the death of anyone, You
sent Your Son Jesus Christ to be our Savior.
Through faith in him and his work for us we have forgiveness and
life. As we give You thanks for the gift
of salvation help us also to acknowledge him as our true King and Sovereign
Lord and do his will in word and deed.
According to Your promise heal the broken-hearted and bind
up the wounded. Especially do we pray
for Marty and Mildred. Protect expectant
mothers and grant them safe deliveries and healthy children. Especially do we pray for Jodie that You
would give her health and strength.
Be with us all throughout our life and in every moment and
circumstance help us to sing Your praises until that day we join our voices
with all the saints around the throne of the Lamb in his kingdom. Amen.
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