Prayers for Worship 


Prayers for Worship


Proper 9


by Linda Kraft


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

Spirit of God, forgive our stubbornness and impudence.  Bring your prophetic
presence into our hearts and make us eager listeners so that we might be
instructed in your ways and cling to them.  Lord in your mercy, hear our
prayer.  (Ezek 2:1-5)

Merciful God, bring your justice into this troubled world.  Guide leaders of
nations so that they may make wise decisions on behalf of those they rule.
Make us ever mindful of your bountiful love for every people on this earth.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.  (Psalm 123)

Graceful Lord, you know our every weakness, and you know what makes us
unduly proud.  Temper us with mercy, so that we might see your hand guiding
our way and others will glorify you because of your mercy to us all.  Make
us strong in faith through every challenge.  Lord in your mercy, hear our
prayer.  (2 Cor 12:2-10)

Healing Lord, take away our unbelief and heal our hearts and souls so that
we might be your own.  Grant healing of mind, body and spirit to ...
Are there others we should include in our prayers?
Come among us and help us to honor you in every place we are called to
serve.  Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.  (Mark 6:1-13)

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