As we continue to come to the Lord in prayer with the words from members of St. Andrews the following prayers were used this past Sunday.
Written by Valerie Andersen
With the whole people of God in
Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s Creation.
O Christ, born of the Father
before all ages, you took upon yourself our humanity and you rose for us: we worship and glorify you.
Hear us, Lord of glory; For
your mercy is great.
Son of God, Source of life, we
invoke your goodness upon us and upon the entire human family.
Hear us, Lord of glory; For
your mercy is great.
Give us grace to lose our sinful
selves and be transformed to your will so that all may know we are your
disciples. Help us to live by your
life and walk as children of light in the joy of Easter.
Hear us, Lord of glory; For
your mercy is great.
Increase the faith of your Church;
draw it into one great company of disciples, bearing faithful witness to your
love, grace, and resurrection wherever you may send us.
Hear us, Lord of glory; For
your mercy is great.
Holy One, you do not distance
yourself from the pain of your people but willingly carry our afflictions.
Comfort all who are burdened.
Restore to them the assurance of your unfailing help and engrave in
their hearts your words of eternal life.
Hear us, Lord of glory; For
your mercy is great.
Strengthen those who are weak in
faith, and reveal yourself to doubting hearts.
Hear us, Lord of glory; For
your mercy is great.
Give strength to the sick and rest
to the weary, support the elderly, soothe the suffering, comfort the afflicted
and reassure the dying by your saving presence. We pray especially for …
Hear us, Lord of glory; For
your mercy is great.
Risen Christ, through the Gospel
your voice makes itself heard softly.
You tell us: “Why worry?
Only one thing is necessary, a heart attentive to my words and to the
Holy Spirit.” Bless
us with listening hearts.
Hear us, Lord of glory; For
your mercy is great.
Into your hands, gracious God, we
commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our
Savior. Amen.
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