Prayers for May 12, 2024

Rejoicing that Jesus is risen and love has triumphed over fear, let us pray for the church, the world, and all those in need of good news.

O God, you sanctify us in your truth and your love.  Fill our hearts with your spirit as we make time to pray.  Let our prayers become a vehicle to spread your love and joy. 

          God of grace, hear our prayer.

O God, your creation suffers from our careless use of precious resources.  Preserve melting glaciers and dwindling forests.  Bolster those who work for climate justice and help us all to be good and faithful stewards of your creation.

         God of grace, hear our prayer.

O God, your people seek wisdom, understanding, and peace.  Guide all those who govern.  Inspire them to work on behalf of the most vulnerable in our midst.  Keep safe first responders, those serving in the military, and all whose duty it is to protect others.     

         God of grace, hear our prayer.

O God, your children need your loving care.  Protect them from all harm.  Comfort those in any affliction especially those named on our prayer list and whom we hold in our hearts.  Bring solace to those near death and those who wait with them.  Support all who grieve.

        God of grace, hear our prayer.

O God, your Spirit lives within us here.  Inspire the work of this congregation and unite us as one.  Bless the women who have nurtured and taught us throughout our lives.  Console those for whom this day is difficult.

        God of grace, hear our prayer.

O God, your saints dwell with you in light.  Keep us ever thankful for those who have gone before us in faith and inspire us by their witness.

        God of grace, hear our prayer.