Prayers of the People

September 14, 2008

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE


Dear Lord it is an amazing truth that even our worship is a gracious gift from you.  You came to us in Christ, and by the love and divine ability of the Holy Spirit, we in our hearts are being lifted above this normal human experience, into the Son’s praise of our heavenly Father, in the most beautiful loving communion given to us by the Holy Spirit.  We praise you.  We worship you.  We are so thankful to you.  And we truly do believe that in Christ, with Christ, and being taught by Christ, we love you God. 

It is in this Spirit of faith, hope, and love that we desire to pray for others.  Please lead us, speak to us, hear us, and serve gracefully those whom we pray for.

As we begin thinking of others that we love and care for, we certainly acknowledge family members, friends, and our Spiritual Sisters and Brothers who need an awareness of your presence, your strength, your encouragement, and your peace.

Lord, we are going to take some silent praying time together, where we bring to you, in our thoughts, those whom you have put in our hearts.  And, if you want some of us to pray out loud, please lead us according to your will …

Empower your gospel all over the world.  Because “we are the Lord’s,” lead us into the ministry you want for us.  Strengthen good leaders in every country. 

Thank you for the faith of some of our loved ones, who are now with fully you.  We are so grateful for how their faith in you affected our lives.


Almighty God, we praise you, we worship you, we thank you, and we love you.  These are our prayers in Jesus’ name, because we are the Lord’s.  Amen.