Prayers of the People December 22, 2024
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
The congregational response is “and come to help us”.
The Mighty One has done great things for us. And so we appeal to God once again, praying,
“Stir up your strength, O Lord; and come to help us.”
Prepare in us a mansion for yourself, O Christ. May we take the time to quiet ourselves and be washed in Advent expectation .
Stir up your strength, O Lord; And come to help us.
Restore us, O God of hosts. May we know security. May we know peace. May we know the benefits of the reign of your Christ. We pray for all in ministry, all in elected positions of power, those who work to keep us safe, at home and abroad.
Stir up your strength, O Lord; And come to help us.
Show the strength of your arm, O God: lift up the lowly. Fill the hungry with good things. Look on your children with favor. We pray for all who are homeless, incarcerated, those facing addictions, and all who feel alone.
Stir up your strength, O Lord; And come to help us.
Have mercy on all who face hardship and those in war torn areas of the world., O God. Remember them and come to their aid. Fill our hearts with mercy. May we learn to forgive even as you forgive us.
Stir up your strength, O Lord; And come to help us.
Hear the prayers of your people, O God of hosts. May those who have fed on the bread of tears, feed instead on your strength, O Lord. Show them the light of your countenance and be their salvation. We lift to you all those who are in need of healing and comfort, especially, (Please read the first names from prayer list).
At this time please add the names of any in need of healing and comfort
Stir up your strength, O Lord; And come to help us.
Great Shepherd, gather your flock into your eternal kingdom. Bless the dying, embrace the dead, and comfort those who mourn. This day we remember especially, (Please read the first names from prayer list).
At this time please add the names of any who have died or are grieving
Stir up your strength, O Lord; And come to help us.