06 june
We come as the body of Christ, courageous in our ministry to reveal you to the world. Send your blessing on those who lead in your church, that their care for your people may build up the community, extend peace and unity on the congregation, and promote the gift of being your people in prayer and praise.
Gracious Lord, Hear our prayer.
Eternal Wisdom, hear our prayer for all who govern; for the Queen and her family, for our elected and appointed officials, for all who bear the mantle of responsibility for your peoples. Grant the leaders of the nations wisdom and skill, energy and initiative to govern with integrity, vision, and compassion, that we may live together in unity, peace, and goodwill.
Gracious Lord, Hear our prayer.
Ageless God, you have always guided humanity to your truth; help us to continue to live our lives by your grace and with good judgement, always rejoicing as we seek your face in our midst. We pray for those whose work seasons are ending, and those just beginning, we pray for those businesses still in the midst of phased-in transitions, we pray for those who do all in their ability to lift up our local community.
Gracious Lord, Hear our prayer.
Prince of peace; your peace was given to us all, and left with us all to share. Guide us in that peace, that we may care for your world, seeing in it the presence of Your kingdom both for today and for the future. Help us to overcome conflict, greed, and destructive practices that inhibit the fellowship of your love.
Gracious Lord, Hear our prayer.
Healer, we beg your help. We ask that you would reveal yourself to the sick, the lonely, the dying. Care for those who care for us; comfort those who grieve, refresh those who are exhausted, inspire all whose ministries benefit us all. We hold in our hearts and minds the people and situations known to us that need your healing; we remember those names that we have forgotten, and those situations that you alone know about.
Gracious Lord, Hear our prayer.
We sing your praises, generous God, for all the gifts and blessings of this life. For the people whom we love, for the safety and security of our homes, for the daily reminders of new life that you are showing to us. Remind us to see you in the moments of grace that are laid before us, this day and forever more; and to be thankful for the goodness of this life.
Gracious Lord, Hear our prayer. Amen.
20 june
Lead us, Holy One, through the storms of our lives. Help us to recognise your mastery over all things, and to celebrate your peace when it stills our hearts and minds. Increase our faith as we call upon you in prayer, saying Lord, Hear our Prayer.
We pray for the church; for the leaders who guide us to your glorious reign. For our Primate Linda, Bishop Sandra, Archdeacon Simon. For the ministries that will change and grow as we begin to dream what our post-COVID church can do to give greater glory to you.
Lord, Hear our Prayer.
We pray for the leaders of the nations, their advisors and governments, their families ands friends. We ask you to guide the hearts of all in authority, that the decisions they make, which impact all of your creation, including your people, be made in the interest of your peace and goodwill.
Lord, Hear our Prayer.
We pray for the world, still battling the storm of COVID, while still being tossed about by wars, famine, prejudice, and injustice. Help those who suffer from immediate natural devastations and from the effects of human-influenced climate change; comfort those who are displaced by conflict and strife; speak peace to the hearts of all who struggle.
Lord, Hear our Prayer.
We pray for our community, and for all who live and work here. Inspire us to new ways of seeing ourselves as your holy family, called to contribute to the well-being of all, upholding the dignity and respect of every individual. Remind us that we need each other, and help us to bring out the best versions of ourselves as we journey together in this life.
Lord, Hear our Prayer.
We pray for all who struggle and suffer, in mind, body, and spirit. Comfort the afflicted, relieve the carers, refresh the overwrought. Free us from the grips of fear, release us from bonds of pain, release us from our denial of your healing powers. As we seek wholeness and healing,
Lord, Hear our Prayer.
We pray with awe and thanksgiving for the wonders of this life; for the blessings that you shower us with, for the opportunities to grow in spirit and in truth, for the privileges of connecting with you and with each other. Keep our hearts open to your grace, that we may delight in being conduits of your love.
Lord, Hear our Prayer.Amen.
27 june
We pray with confidence to the God who loves us and leads us, saying, Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the church: for the church of all times and places; for the leaders who guide us, for the ministries we offer. We lament the sins of the past, we strive to do what is right for today, we pray that your truth will be known in the future. That the church will offer an outpouring of grace and praise,
Lord, Hear our Prayer.
We pray for those in authority, for the queen, for government officials, and for community leaders. That they will use wisdom and discernment to govern your people in justice; that they will support systems and structures to increase peace; that they will listen and engage in the difficult and unpopular tasks that strengthen the unity of all,
Lord, Hear our Prayer.
We pray for the world, for your presence to be known in places of conflict, for your joy to be known in places of peace, for your healing touch to be known in places of brokenness. Inspire us to actions that celebrate all of creation as an environment for praise.
Lord, Hear our Prayer.
We pray for this community, and for all who live and work here, honouring all who have called this place home. We hold before you the people who serve us in hospitality, those who labour in industry, those who visit and support our town. Empower us to bless all we meet with kindness and compassion.
Lord, Hear our Prayer.
We pray for those who are sick and suffering in body, mind, and spirit, that they may be comforted by your love in their hearts. We ask you to empower those who use their energy and gifts to care for those in any need or distress; to renew the passion for caring, through which so many reveal your example of love.
Lord, Hear our Prayer.
We pray with deep gratitude, for all the blessings of this life. Open our eyes and hearts to see and appreciate the gifts of family and friends, of abundance and opportunity, of grace and goodness. In small mercies and in grand excitements, remind us that all good things come from you and are worthy of praise and thanksgiving.
Lord, Hear our Prayer. Amen.
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