Gracious heavenly Father, You have searched us and You know us. Before we speak a word of prayer You know what is in our hearts. Because You know us better than we know ourselves, hear our prayers and answer us for our good:
We confess and believe that You are the Creator of all things and the Creator of our life in particular and that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. Grant this same knowledge and confidence to all people so that they would value their life and the lives of others. Especially do we pray that You would change the hearts and minds of our fellow citizens regarding the sanctity of life. Work a renewal in our national life so that we would value and protect all human life as a gift from You. Support the work of Lutherans for Life and all people of good will who work to preserve life.
We give You thanks O Lord that wherever we go in life, You are there to lead us and bless us and bring us safely home. Show us the way we should go in all we undertake, and every decision that we make, so that we can confidently do Your will.
As in the days of Samuel and Eli, continue to be with and speak to Your Church on earth and grant us ears that are open to hear your Word and hearts that are ready to believe it and obey it. Raise up young men who desire to serve You and Your people in the ministry of the Word.
Heavenly Father, You know that we live in a world where Your good gifts are misused, especially the gift of sexuality. Empower us with Your Holy Spirit so that we would always flee from sexually immorality and in our own particular place in life live a chaste and decent life.
We thank You that You have bought us at the great price of Your Son’s blood and now we belong to You as members of Your family, members of the body of Christ. Especially do we thank You for the life of Your servant Bruce and pray that You would bless him in body and soul all his days. In all that we say and do and think help us to glorify You.
Father, You have promised to hold us in Your right hand. So that our souls might bear witness to Your wonderful works, come to the aid of those who stand in any need. Grant healing to those who are ill, especially: Liam, Carol Jo, Ewald, Jennifer, Donald, David, Erna, and Joyce; deliverance for those are addicted and tempted beyond their strength; and provision to those who lack the necessities of life.
Whatever else You see that we need; whatever brings glory to You and serves our neighbor; whatever extends Your kingdom, grant to us dear Father in Heaven for we ask it in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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