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12/31/06
Prayers of the
People
You, our loving Almighty God, have chosen us to be here together, loved
by you, loved by each other, and to join with our Lord Jesus Christ in
true heartfelt praise and worship.
We thank you, seek to bless you, to glorify you and enjoy your presence
in our lives for all eternity. Your
ways are not our ways. Your
love for us is beyond our imagination.
Your ability to bring us into the state of reconciliation which
has been accomplished for us is the truest power of the Holy Spirit. As
your chosen ones, lead us to do all things in the name of Jesus Christ,
filled with His peace and His Word dwelling in our hearts.
And now, as we come together to pray with and for one another, may we
clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and
patience as we take time to pray for our brothers and sisters here with
us. Let us take time to
pray for each individual person here, in our minds and hearts in a
moment of silence…
Mighty God, sovereign over the nations, direct those who make,
administer, and judge our laws; President Bush and others in authority
among us, that guided by your wisdom, they may lead us in the way of
righteousness; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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 in peace.
You bear the pain of the world. Look
with compassion on those who are sick; cheer them by your Word, and
bring healing as a sign of your grace.
Stand with those who sorrow; that they may be sure that neither
death nor life, not things present nor things to come, shall separate
them from your love.
Our heavenly Father, whose Word we trust, whose Spirit enables us to
pray: Accept our requests and further those which will bring about your
purpose for the earth; through Jesus Christ, who rules over all things.
Amen
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