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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 mat serve your will
and show your steadfast love.
You made all things in your wisdom and the very Spirit in your heart
when you elected to adopt us, before you created us is amazing.
We pray for the whole creation.
Over throw evil powers, convert terrorists, feed and satisfy
those who thirst for justice, so that all your children may freely enjoy
their real life in you, here on this earth before they gain by dying.
Keep us one in faith and service, breaking bread together, and
proclaiming the good news to the world, that all may believe you are
love, turn to your ways, and live in the light of your truth.
O God, whom we cannot love unless we love our neighbors, remove hate and
prejudice from us and from all people, so that your children may be
reconciled with those we fear, resent or threaten; and live together in
your peace.
We have been taught that you bear the pain of the world. Stand with those who sorrow; that they may be sure that
neither death nor life, nor things present nor things to come, shall
separate them from your love.
We are going to take a time to pray silently for those on our hearts and
minds; and according to you Spirit, lead some of us to pray out loud …
Hear our prayers, God of grace, and help us to fulfill them, working
according to your purpose, in peace, justice, and mercy, in all we do;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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