Laura Marie's World: June Prayers

JUNE 7

Loving God, we come before you, knowing you have already heard our prayers in the stirrings of our hearts and the whispers of our lips. We pray to you; Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer, saying Hear us, Triune God.

We pray for your church:

For the buildings where your love is shown

For the ministries where your grace is celebrated

For the people living the truth of your justice

And we lament the mis-use of sacred spaces, texts, and peoples.

Help us to build your church in acts of love:

Hear us, Triune God.

We pray for those given earthly authority:

For the messages given in words and in silence

For the structures to maintain peace, order, and good governance

For the policies and practices that support the common good.

And we lament those who abuse their public power for personal gain.

Help us to build a system to the benefit of all

Hear us, Triune God.

We pray for your world:

For the defenders of creation

For the peace-makers and justice-builders

For the victims of conflict, strife, and disaster

And we lament those who devastate the beauty of diversity.

Help us to build our humble niche within the earth as nations of peace.

Hear us, Triune God.

We pray for our communities:

For our friends and neighbours who bring us joy

For the people whose work brings us comfort and health

For social systems that bring us relative security.

And we lament times when we have not acted for the goodwill of all.

Help us to build communities where all are seen and heard as beloved of God.

Hear us, Triune God.

We pray for those in any need:

For those with sickness or infirmity in mind, body, and spirit.

For those experiencing homelessness, poverty, desperation

For those who grieve: having lost a loved one, a livelihood, or their dignity.

And we lament structures that systemically discriminate and separate.

Help us to live our baptismal vow to serve the Christ we see in all people.

Hear us, Triune God.

We pray for ourselves:

For moments of awakening as we reflect on our lives

For the love and friendship that we give and receive

For opportunities to serve you.

And we lament those times that we do not realise the blessings of this life.

Help us to journey forward, in prayer and praise, with grateful hearts and compassionate wills.

Hear us, Triune God.

14 JUNE

We come to the throne of grace praying: Lord, "hear our prayer"

We pray for the church: the beautiful assembly of God's people, striving to love and serve. For Archbishop Ron, and our diocesan episcopal nominees, and all in leadership; for those whose ministry continues, and those whose ministry is on hold. For those whose faith is secure, and those who struggle: that we may be empowered and strengthened by your Holy Spirit.

Lord, hear our prayer

We pray for ourselves, at the age and stage of life we celebrate this day. We hold up before you our young members, our Sunday School friends, who continue to navigate this age with us. We ask you to bless their summer, to keep them safe, and to inspire their hearts to live towards you in all things.

Lord, hear our prayer

We pray for the Queen, the Prime Minister and Premier, and all in authority: that they may always work for the greater good, and govern with gentleness, discretion, and compassion.

Lord, hear our prayer

We pray for the world, for the length of days and the warmth of the weather; for the sunrises and sunsets that invite us to marvel at your creation. Inspire us to live in peace with each other and with the ecosystems that sustain us.

Lord, hear our prayer

We pray for our local community and for all who live here; for those facing continued uncertainty in employment; for those feeling lonely and isolated. That your blessings may be felt in and through our communities,

Lord, hear our prayer

We pray for those in need; for the sick and recovering; for the lonely and weary; for victims of societal ills. We recall those whose names and circumstances have touched our hearts this week. Fill them with knowledge of your love and strength to endure their earthly trials.

Lord, hear our prayer

We pray for those who have died in the peace of Christ, and those whose faith is known to you alone. May they rest in peace and rise in glory; may their loved ones know the consolation of your promise of eternal life.

Lord, hear our prayer

Help us to be grateful in all things and at all times; rejoicing in the gifts of this life and helping to be a blessing to the world around us.

Lord, hear our prayer.

21 june

With one heart and one mind, let us bring our prayers before God; saying Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Loving God, we gather today in this sacred space, as your church. Though our bodies remain apart, you have connected our souls to you and to each other through your Son. We ask you to bless Archbishop Ron, our episcopal nominees, Archdeacon Ian, Regional Dean Simon, and all in authority; that their leadership may inspire us to better serve you.

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

We pray for all those in leadership: for the Queen and our elected officials, as they govern through times of societal re-opening, racial awakening, changing climate, and a world in conflict. Fill them with hope; guide them with peace; inspire them with truth.

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

We pray for those for whom daily life is a struggle: those who are afflicted by political, economic, and environmental uncertainty; those whose means to not cover the necessities of life; those who feel helpless and hopeless. In a world where fear seems dominant, we ask you to empower us to work for justice and peace.

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

We pray for our communities; for those experiencing security and those who live in uncertainty. For those who are coping well in this COVID time, and those who are not. For those who are victims of the ills of society, and those who perpetuate them. May we be inspired to advocate for a more just society.

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

We pray for those in any need of mind, body, or spirit. For those who received good medical news this week, and those who bear new challenges; for the diseases and infirmities that are known and those that are invisible. As we ask your presence to comfort those in weakness, fear, and pain; we also ask for your blessing on all who work in health care and research.

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

We pray for those who grieve the loss of a loved one. We pray for all who have suffered loss, for all who dwell in fear, for all who have closed their hearts to your grace and love.

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

Gracious God, we also bring you our thanksgivings, for the blessings of this life that we celebrate and those that we take for granted. Help us to enter this week as ambassadors for your Kingdom; bearing a spirit of gratitude, delighting in your generous gifts, and embracing the abundant opportunity for us to live in Christian love.

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer. Amen.

JUNE 28

To the petition "Lord, in your mercy," please reply with "Hear our Prayer."

Holy God, we pray for your church. In this liturgical season of "ordinary" time, help us to see your extraordinary works in and through us. Bless Archbishop Ron, our Episcopal nominees, our Archdeacon Ian, and all in authority - that they may inspire us all to convey the Good News of God in Christ.