Gracious heavenly Father, enthroned above the holy angels,
let You face shine upon us and hear our prayer:
We laud and magnify and glorify Your holy name that You do
not deal with us as our sins deserve but instead are patient with us, not
wanting us to perish but to repent of our sins and be saved.
We give You thanks and praise for the comfort we have in
Your Son Jesus Christ that You have pardoned our iniquity by his death and
resurrection. Help us to be forgiving of
others.
Bless your holy church on earth and make it a herald of good
news throughout the world. Encourage
missionaries and grant them success in their labors. Strengthen and sustain pastors and teachers
as they serve Your people. Protect and
defend all of those who suffer for the sake of their faith.
Send Your Holy Spirit into our lives to renew us spiritually
as we wait for the return of our Lord and Savior. Empower us to live lives of holiness and
godliness. Keep us from sinful
attachments to this world which will pass away and instead give us a love for
Your word which will stand forever.
Set before us the holy example of St. John the Baptist who
put You first and served others and lived modestly. Let our lives stand as a stark contrast to
the godlessness of our present age.
Because You tend Your flock like a shepherd and carry Your
people close to Your heart, come to the aid of those who stand in any need. Grant healing to those who are ill, especially
Donald. Meet the needs of those who lack
the necessities of life. Comfort those
who mourn.
We ask your blessing upon Your servant Sylvia and Margaret as
they celebrate birthdays, that You would grant them every good gift of body and
soul and keep them close to You all the days of their lives.
Whatever else You see that we need; whatever will serve You
and our neighbor and extend Your kingdom; whatever will glorify You grant to us
dear Father in heave and keep us in peace, without spot or blemish until that
day we are gathered unto You. We ask it
in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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