Prayers for Worship 


Prayers for Worship


Proper 8


by Linda Kraft


Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, for all people
according to their needs.

Steadfast loving Lord, your mercies never come to an end; they are new every
morning.  Have compassion on all the citizens of your world.  Bring freedom
to those living under oppression.  Inspire national leaders to rule with
justice and without discrimination.  Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
(Lamentations 3:22-33)

Generous Lord, your love for all is genuine.  You have blessed us with
abundance.  Make us eager to gladly return to you what you have first given
us.  Show us our neighbors who are in need so that we can reach out to them
in your name.  Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.  (2Cor 8:7-15)

Merciful Lord, you encourage us to come to you in public or in private to
let you know our needs, our hopes and dreams.  You reach out to touch our
hearts with your healing power.  You promise us everlasting life and only
ask that we share that promise with everyone we meet.  Raise up for your
Church faithful pastors, teachers and volunteers, that your good news might
be heard around the world.  Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

O Lord, our God, you reach out to give new life to all who trust in you, and
even to those who do not yet know your name.  By your favor, O Lord,
strengthen those who are weak.  Dry the tears of those who cry.  We lift
these loved ones for your care...
Are there others we should include in our prayers?
Turn mourning into dancing.  Relieve grief and clothe us with joy in you.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.  (Psalm 30)

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your
mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen


(Comments to Linda at Linda_Kraft@Ecunet.org.)

Linda Kraft, Pastor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Trumbull, CT