Prayers

Gathered together as God’s people in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation.

God of liberation, lead the people of your church by your Spirit. Bring forth from us fruits of love, peace, and joy, and help us share these good fruits throughout the world. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

Send relief to people, plants, and animals around the world whenever heat becomes a burden for them. Provide shade and shelter, cool breezes, and clean water in abundance. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

Move your Spirit among leaders of nations, guiding them to honor the rights of all human beings. Make your strong presence known in places where people face abuse and are denied the ability to live with integrity. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

Open your holy reign of peace and freedom to those who are in dire need.  Heal their illnesses, relieve their pain, and renew them as only you are able. We pray for those on our congregational prayer list and those we name aloud or in the silence of our hearts . . . . . . Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

Guide the journeys of all refugees and displaced peoples as they search for safe and secure homes. Strengthen them when they are weary, and make them hopeful for a peaceful end to wandering. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

Guide the thoughts and hearts of this community of faith. Help us to reach out in love and grace to those whom we meet each day.  We pray especially for (insert names);  We also pray for our neighboring congregations of as they work with us in spreading your Good News.  Hear us, O God,   Your mercy is great.

Praising you for all theologians and teachers we ask you to impart the wisdom given the saints to all your people as we carry forth your mission in this world. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.

Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.