Prayers
for Sunday, January 3rd @ 10:45am, Using “Prepare Him Room”
Prepare Him
room, prepare Him room, Let the King of glory enter in.
Good
morning Lord – what joy is in our hearts this Christmas – that which was
foretold by the prophets has come to pass. The mystery of your love is clear in the birth of our
Savior, Jesus Christ. He is the
one we have been waiting for. His
kingdom, Your kingdom, is at hand.
Lord
we praise you for the Church, our fellow believers in Christ on the earth. As our world changes give the church
wisdom to follow you, clinging not to our own comfort but, by your guidance,
open to how you are bringing your kingdom into the world. Work in us to bring your gospel message
of salvation to all who do not know you.
Come Lord Jesus,
Prepare Him
room, prepare Him room, Let the King of glory enter in.
Just
as Solomon set us an example by asking you for wisdom above riches or fame, we
pray that the government and religious leaders in this world would seek You. In
this New Year, we ask that Your kingdom would come and Your will would be done
on earth in greater ways than ever before. Lord, bring justice and peace to troubled
nations and peoples. Give our leaders wisdom, compassion, and humility. Come,
Lord Jesus.
Prepare Him
room, prepare Him room, Let the King of glory enter in.
Father,
we are all too aware of our own city’s troubles. Crime, homelessness, unemployment, drought, and a sense of
helplessness fill the headlines. But You, O Lord, bring light to the darkness
and fill the hungry. Restore Stockton. Through our city’s leaders, our church
congregations, and our relationships, bring healing and hope. Thank you for the
many tireless workers serving You and others. Encourage them and show each of
us how to love our neighbors as ourselves. Come, Lord Jesus.
Prepare Him
room, prepare Him room, Let the King of glory enter in.
We
are called to lives of compassion.
Give us hearts and hands to share your mercy with those who are
oppressed, neglected, mocked, and ridiculed; those suffering from addiction and
mental illness. Help us to love
out of the love you have shown us.
We pray for those in need of healing, especially those we
name in our hearts…. Come Lord
Jesus
Prepare Him
room, prepare Him room, Let the King of glory enter in.
Thank
You for giving us this time to quiet our hearts and speak with You. As we enter
2016, help us to hear Your voice in our daily lives. Let us hear you knocking
on the door of our hearts. We ask that our hearts would be ready and prepared
to follow You wherever you lead, and that we would be continually mindful of
Your loving presence. Come, Lord Jesus.
Prepare Him
room, prepare Him room, Let the King of glory enter in.
And
all God’s people say, Amen.
