Prayers for Worship on Sunday, April 12
written by Harriet Doyle
Good Morning Lord,
This is the day that you have
made. Let us rejoice and be glad
in it! Thank you Lord for this
day. You have created a beautiful
world for us and we thank you for that---for the newness and freshness of
spring flowers and the flowering of the trees. We also give you thanks for the blessings of Easter, your
resurrection and the sure promise of forgiveness and eternal life. We pray that the Holy Spirit will keep
this message in our hearts and minds.
And because of you blessing us, help us to be a blessing to others.
Lord, hear our prayer,
For your mercy is great.
Thank you Lord for each
person here today. We ask that
through the words we hear today, the hymns, the prayers, and the sacrament of
Holy Communion, each of us will be renewed to the purpose you have for us. We are so thankful that we can freely
worship here today. Thank you for those who bravely protect
our country and the freedoms that we enjoy. And we pray for those around the world who are persecuted,
even tortured and killed when they declare you as their Savior. Lord be with them, strengthen them and
forgive those who do evil against them.
Change the hearts of those who do harm.
Lord, hear our prayer,
For your mercy is great.
Lord we pray for those who
are ill and those who care for them—family, friends, doctors, nurses, and care
givers. Give hope to those who are suffering from depression and other
mental health problems. Help each
of us to understand the depths of their struggle and to share the hope we find
in your strength and promise. It
seems easier to understand when someone has a physical health problem but much
harder to understand mental health problems and addiction issues. As you showed compassion to many, help
us to follow your example of showing compassion. In each of our own special circumstances, help us to walk
with those who need our understanding and love, always sharing your message of hope
and grace. Give your angels charge
over them. Tend to the sick, give
rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, and comfort the
afflicted. Be with all of those we
now name in our hearts--Comfort them, and keep them steadfast in their
faith.
Lord, hear our prayer,
For your mercy is great.
Lord, we pray for our
city. Stockton is a special city
filled with many who are willing and able to reach out to others. Bless their efforts. We pray for those who are struggling
with fear, homelessness, gangs, hunger, and despair that they will come to hear
about you. We pray for those who protect our city and for the chaplains who
comfort and sustain those who are touched by crime.
Lord, hear our prayer,
For your mercy is great.
And Lord we give thanks for
each person here today. Bless our
congregation and each person who freely gives of their time and talents to
serve others. You have shown us
how Lord to serve and we ask that as you continually walk with us, we will do
and say what is pleasing to you. Talking
with you through prayer is precious.
Encourage and inspire us to pray often, not just in times of need but to
thank and praise you throughout every day.
Lord, hear our prayer,
For your mercy is great.
We ask all of this in your
Holy name. Amen
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