Prayers of the People November 12, 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.
Let us respond to each prayer with “that we may behold your glory.”
We thank you, Lord, for your promise of the glorious Second Coming of Christ. Help us keep prepared by watchfulness and obedience as we await his return.
Lord, open our eyes, that we may behold your glory.
Thank you that we will be in your presence forever. Help us encourage one another with this hope.
Lord, open our eyes, that we may behold your glory.
We pray for the members of your body who serve you in various ministries and vocations. Guide the leaders of our men’s and women’s Bible study groups, that they may be sensitive to your leading. Encourage are members, and other local believers, who serve in counseling, medicine, welfare, government, law enforcement, education, business and the trades. May their words and actions shine the light of Christ in their spheres of influence.
Lord, open our eyes, that we may behold your glory.
We thank you for the bishops who serve our Diocese of Virginia, especially this morning, our Diocesan Bishop, Mark, and our Assistant Bishop, Gayle. Fill them with you Spirit and guide them as they lead, counsel, study and preach.
Lord, open our eyes, that we may behold your glory.
Thank you for the gift of family. Help us as parents and grandparents to faithfully teach our children and grandchildren, so they can teach the next generation to remember your deeds, trust you and obey your commandments.
Lord, open our eyes, that we may behold your glory.
We pray all who are seeking you and enquiring about their faith, as well as our local Muslim community. May they all come to understand the love of God and the atoning sacrifice of Jesus for them.
Lord, open our eyes, that we may behold your glory
We pray for all who are sick, in danger or in hardship, as well as those who care for them. We pray for comfort and healing for those named on our prayer list (Please read the first names of those on church prayer list). Please share the names of others in need of healing or comfort.
You are invited to add the names of others in need of healing or comfort.
Lord, open our eyes, that we may behold your glory.
We give thanks for all who have entered into glory. We pray for loved ones departed, especially (Please read the first names of those on our church prayer list). Please add the names of others who passed away recently.
You are invited to add the names of others who have died recently.
May those who grieve experience your comfort and peace.
Lord, open our eyes, that we may behold your glory.
At this time, please share any personal requests or thanksgivings.
You are invited to add your thanksgivings or requests.
Lord, open our eyes, that we may behold your glory.
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