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1/28/07
Prayers of the
People
Almighty God, in
Jesus Christ you taught us to pray, and to offer our petitions to you in
his name. Guide us by your
Holy Spirit that our prayers for others my serve your will and show
steadfast love; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.
O Lord God, you are
great, holy, and exalted above us and above all humankind. And now you show favor by not forgetting us or deserting us,
and in spite of all the mistakes we make in our own opinions about
things, you continually show us your love.
You have given us your dear Son, Jesus Christ, nothing less than
your own self and all that is yours.
We thank you for the truth that you come into us and even change
the very desires of our hearts.
We bring before you
now all that troubles us: our failings, mistakes, and worldly desires,
our tribulations and sorrows, and also self centeredness—our whole
life and our whole heart, which you know better than we know ourselves.
We place all this in the faithful hands which you have stretched
out to us in our Savior. Take
us as we are and bless us with what you know we need.
Eternal Ruler, hope
of all the earth, give vision to those who serve the United Nations, and
to those who govern all countries; that with goodwill and justice, they
may take down barriers, and draw together one new world of peace in
Jesus Christ.
Look with compassion
on those who are sick (especially on ...) cheer them by your Word, and
bring healing as a sign of your grace.
As your church, lead
us to grow lovingly as disciples of Jesus Christ, participating in His
love with you by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Revive us. Make us
new in your life. Fill us
with gifts of the Spirit that we may share in your ministry in our
community. Open us to
change.
Mighty God, whose
Word we trust, whose Spirit enables us to pray: Accept our requests and
further those which all bring about your purpose for the earth; through
Jesus Christ, who rules over all things.
Amen.
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