MARCH PRAYERS
07 march
Asking God to grant us fulfillment and peace, we quiet our minds and open our hearts as we pray.
We hold up the church: asking blessings for our leaders – Primate Linda and Bishop Sandra, Archdeacon Tom and Regional Dean Simon. For all who humble themselves before the throne of grace as they seek to serve Christ in today’s world:
Lord, hear our prayer.
We acknowledge that this week marks one year of global pandemic; we pray for those who are sick with COVID, for those with non-COVID illnesses who have experienced additional challenges. We ask you to comfort those who are devastated by isolation and loneliness. We beg you to lighten the hearts of those who struggle to know hope. We humbly ask for health in spirit, mind, and body:
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who continue to work for the betterment of all: for researchers and medical providers, for those who clean and those who deliver and those whose efforts are unseen or underappreciated. Bless those who are unjustly criticized; refresh the exhausted, inspire those seeking creative solutions.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the victims of our society: for the weary and depressed, the hungry and homeless, the frightened and lonely: that we may be inspired by your call to strengthen community and embrace all your family.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for your world; for places of conflict and fear, for communities and peoples seeking reconciliation, for those who are desperate for rights to be upheld; that we may be counted among those who strive for justice and peace.
Lord, hear our prayer.
On this International Women's Day, we hold before you all the women in our lives; with gratitude for the work they do and the leadership they bring; acknowledging the opportunity and obligation to continue our work towards the equality of all your children.
Lord, hear our prayer.
As we celebrate the blessings of this life, and offer our thanksgivings, we ask you to guide us Lord, and enlighten our days, that we may always know you to be our truth, our way, and our hope.
Lord, hear our prayer. Amen.
14 MAR
Quiet our minds, Lord, and open our hearts, as we come to you with trust that you hear our prayers.
We pray for the Church: the people of God, the people we love, the people we try to love, and the people who try to love us. We pray for the people for whom church is a welcoming community, for those who are still seeking their place, and for those who find church to be too difficult to attend.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those in authority: for the queen and all her family; for Justin our prime minister, Iain our premier, and all elected officials including our town council, and for all those whose decisions affect the lives of others. May they be calm and careful in their deliberations, and always defer to the greater good.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those whose lives have been touched by uncertain political situations, for those who have become stateless, for those who have experienced violence in their cities and their homes. We pray for those who work to bring about a culture of justice, unity, and peace.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who experience sickness of mind, body, or spirit; in themselves and in those they love. We ask for patience and compassion for all who struggle with invisible illnesses, for those whose energy is depleted, and for those who await diagnoses, for those who endure painful treatments, for those who live in fear and doubt. We ask your healing comfort on their souls; as we offer thanksgivings for all the caregivers and medical staff who work to ease the world's suffering.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our community: for those who trace their roots deep into history, and for those who are new to town. For those who work here, for those who have retired here, for our students and children. For all who make this Town what it is, and all who seek new ways to ensure this is a welcoming place.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for ourselves: in this season of Lent, in the second year of pandemic living. Calm our hearts to know your peace, strengthen our faith to embrace the possibilities being revealed to us, that we would use what you have given us to love and serve others through acts of compassion and generosity.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We humbly offer these prayers, spoken aloud and in the whispers of our hearts, knowing that you will answer as may be best for us.
Lord, hear our prayer. Amen.
21 march
As we quiet our minds and open our hearts, we offer our prayers responding to "Lord, in your mercy" with "hear our prayer"
We pray for the whole people of God; for those whose hearts have turned to you throughout their lives, and those who are new to the faith. We pray especially for those inspired to rekindle and strengthen our relationship with you.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for the Queen, the Prime Minister, the Premier, and all in government. We pray for the Archbishop of Canterbury, for the Primate, for our bishop, and all in leadership within the church. May they know your blessings and feel your peace as they are tasked with responsibilities that affect countless people.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for the world, as the dawn and dusk yield to each other, inviting us to marvel at the beauty of creation. May our hearts be filled with awe as we face the changing of the seasons, delighting in the longer and warmer days. May we seek wisdom and joy as we encounter the mysteries of this life, and act with respect and wonder for this generation and for ages to come.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for our local community and for all who live here. We ask your blessings on those whose employment depends on the weather, on the unemployed and underemployed, on those who feel underappreciated in their labours, and on those who love what they do. May we recognise and value the efforts of all our neighbours to the benefit of our community and our world.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for those in need; for the sick and recovering; for the lonely and weary; for those who will be victims of crime and those whose desperation has led them to perpetrate such actions. We pause and recall all those this week whose names we carry in our hearts. We ask you to fill them with knowledge of your love and strength to endure the trials they endure.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for those who have completed their earthly time; may their family and friends find the comfort that comes from you alone. We pray for those who are preparing to die, and give you thanks for the caregivers who make their passing as peaceful as possible.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Holy God, we speak these prayers, reverently in your presence, giving grateful thanks that we have been invited to live this day in obedience to your Word. Amen.
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