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PRAYERS
OF THE PEOPLE
Dear Gracious Heavenly Father, because we are not strong enough to
pray as we should, you provide Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit to
intercede for us in prayer. We thank you and praise you for the truth
that our Lord Jesus tells us “I am” deep within our souls.
In this confidence we ask you to accept our prayers.
You formed your church from the despised of this world and showed so
much mercy, that the church may proclaim your salvation to all. Based on the unique situation that we are in, please guide us
to participate in your love for people in this community.
Creator of all, you entrusted the earth to the human race, yet we
disrupt its peace with violence and corrupt its purity with our greed. Prevent your people from hurting your creation, that the
coming generations may inherit lands brimming with light.
You created humanity for its union with you that has already been
accomplished in your Son. Enable
people of every race and nation to accept each other as sisters and
brothers, your children, on whom you lavish your love and honor.
Compassionate God, your Son gives rest to those weary with heavy
burdens. Heal the sick in
body, mind, and spirit. Please
hear us now as we pray individually, silently, and out loud, as you lead
us, for those on our hearts…
Into your hands, O God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in
your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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