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2/04/07
Prayers of the People
Dear gracious heavenly Father, dear Lord Jesus Christ, dear Holy Spirit,
you are our one God, the one Lord who created us, who placed us at this
time in your history, and redeemed us in Jesus Christ.
We worship you. We
praise you. We thank you that you are sharing your love with us in this
congregation and with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Help us each day to know in our hearts that you love us with steadfast
love, and that what you want for us is to learn that we are not at the
center of this life. Jesus
Christ is at the center of this life and also surrounding us continually
with His presence. Guide us
to reach out and to care for other human beings that we may share in
your ministry in this world.
As your church, lead us to grow as a community that seeks to share your
truth, your gospel, your presence, your ministry in the area in which we
live. Help us to become
more involved in learning your gospel in our own lives and how your very
presence within us is transforming us.
Inspire us to share this with others for their coming to
experience your salvation for them.
And now we pour out before you all our cares that you may care for us;
our hopes and wishes that they may be granted not according to our will
but according to your will. We
remember before you all who are in this house, and also all our friends
and family. Be with the
members of our families at home, with all who are poor, sick, and hard
beset, or in sorrow. Enlighten
the thoughts and rule the actions of those who in our land and in all
lands are responsible for law, order, and peace.
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal
life, to serve you is perfect freedom.
Guide us by your truth, and order us in all your ways, that we
may always do what is right in your eyes; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
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