Prayers of the People December 17, 2023
These are the Prayers of the People that will be used during church this week. We encourage you to use them as part of your personal prayers this week.
Holy Lord, you come to us, you inspire us, you enable us; grant that we may proclaim your loving presence and show your saving power. Let your church be seen to be working for justice and righteousness, for liberty and peace; Lord, that we may live at peace and oppress no one. We pray for all areas of our world facing war, turmoil, or strife. Make us instruments of peace within our communities and within our homes.
Lord of freedom, please hear us.
We remember before you all who are seeking freedom: we pray for nations burdened with great debt, for families who have lost their homes, peoples denied justice. We pray for all who are suffering from violence or tyranny. We pray for the work of Amnesty International, we remember all who care for prisoners. We pray for any who are hostages at this time, that they may be freed and rejoin their families.
Lord of freedom, please hear us.
Lord, teach us to appreciate what we have and to be aware of all that is done for us. Let us not take each other for granted. Let us hold fast to all that is good and abstain from every form of evil. May our homes be homes of holiness and hospitality, of grace and goodness.
At this time please share any Thanksgivings.
Lord of freedom, please hear us.
We remember in your holy presence, God of liberty, all whose lives have been diminished by poverty or neglect, all whose confidence has been lost through harsh treatment or scorn. We pray for those who have been betrayed, especially those betrayed by loved ones. We remember all who have suffered through robbery or slander. We pray for all who are homeless that they may find shelter and we ask your blessings on our local winter shelters. We remember friends and loved ones in their troubles and illnesses, especially, (Please read the first names on the prayer list.)
At this time please share the names of any who are in need of healing or comfort.
We pray that all who are bereaved at this time may be strengthened. Lord of freedom, please hear us.
Lord, you have done great things for us already, and yet, greater things are to come. We pray for all who have departed from us, especially, (Please read the first names on prayer list.)
At this time please share the names of any who have died or are grieving.
May they be numbered with your saints and know the glorious liberty of the children of God.
Lord of freedom, please hear us.
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