Saturday, June 28, 2014

General Prayer Pentecost 3a Proper 8



Gracious heavenly Father, we come to You in prayer, asking for those things that we need, trusting that your mercy is great:

Look upon the afflictions of Your people and deliver them according to Your wise fatherly will.  Grant healing to those who are ill.  Watch over expectant mothers and give them safe deliveries and healthy children.  Provide for those who lack the necessities of life and lead us to be generous to all, especially to those who are disciples of Your Son.

Lift up those who face persecution and adversity for their faith in You and give them courage so that they do not swerve from Your testimonies.  Forgive the enemies of Your people and turn their hearts to faith in Your Son.

From ancient times, war, famine, and pestilence have come upon many countries and great kingdoms.  Preserve our nation from these disasters.  Give wisdom to our leaders and fellow citizens that they would acknowledge You as Lord and walk in Your ways.  Protect our military men and women and support their families.  Rid us of our national sins that destroy innocent life.

We give You thanks and praise that by the body of Christ crucified and raised You have saved us from the curse of the Law and the fear of death.  Help us by Your Holy Spirit to bear spiritual fruit that leads to life.  Especially do we ask Your blessing on our VBS this week, that You would give us opportunities to tell the Good News of Your Son Jesus.

Bless our families.  Grant that our marriages would bear witness to the love that exists between Christ and the church.  Help our adult children to find spouses who share their faith.  Convert those family members who are not Christians.  In every way make our homes into places where Your love and presence is known.  Especially do we pray for Zachery as he celebrates his birthday, that You would bless him in body and soul all his days.

Keep us from finding our lives in this world and losing them for eternity and give us the courage we need to take up our cross and follow You to that which is truly life.

Whatever else You see that we need; whatever extends Your kingdom; whatever brings glory to You and serves our neighbor, grant to us dear Father in heaven for we ask it in Jesus’ name.  Amen.

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