Monday, July 18, 2016

Prayers from Sunday, July 17th - Combined Worship

Thank you to Laura Moore who wrote and led our prayers for our 
combined Worship service this past Sunday.

Dearest Heavenly Father, we gather together today to praise you.  We are so thankful that you are our shepherd.  Help us to follow you each day, every day in all that we say and do.
The Lord is our shepherd - We shall not be in want.

We praise you Lord for gathering together the many children and volunteers for Vacation Bible School.  We ask you to bless and nurture the seeds of faith that were planted this past week.  We pray that each child who walked into this church will come to love you with all of their heart, mind, soul and strength.
The Lord is our shepherd - We shall not be in want.

We give you praise for the selfless dedications of the St. Andrews staff and the VBS volunteers.  Renew them; fill them with energy and love so that they can continue to serve others in your name.
The Lord is our shepherd - We shall not be in want.

Mighty God, please watch over Brianna Kleinert and the others serving with The Sending Place in Ecuador.  Empower them and your missionaries throughout the world to effectively evangelize and make disciples of Christ.
The Lord is our shepherd - We shall not be in want.

O Lord, help us to realize that time with You in quiet is priceless.  It’s where we can hear from You best, be the most honest before You, and enjoy he most blessings of Your presence.  Help us to find our identity and satisfaction in you God rather than in temporary things.
The Lord is our shepherd - We shall not be in want.

Each time we turn on the news Lord, we are inundated with the evil in this world.  There is violence in our streets.  We pray for the families who have lost loved ones this past week to violence in Dallas, in France and throughout the world.  Grant them peace and comfort them in their time of mourning. 
The Lord is our shepherd - We shall not be in want.

Bless and protect those who serve.  Help our politicians, our police officers and our military to lead with honor, respect, wisdom, compassion and godliness.
The Lord is our shepherd - We shall not be in want.

Help us to make choices based upon the fear of God, not the fear of man.  Help us to spread your love to this hurting world.  Give us grace and faith to trust You for great things.
The Lord is our shepherd - We shall not be in want.


Amen.

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