Prayer of the Day

Holy God,
The news of your resurrection was shocking and surprising when it was first heard. May our joy at these glad tidings give voice to our witness and hope to our hearts. In the name of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ, amen.

Prayers of Intercession

L:      We pray for the church, the world, and all those in need, praying “Risen Lord,” and responding “Hear our prayer”.

A brief silence.

L:      Gracious God, we pray today for faith communities that wait in hope to gather once again, and for your church, that it might continue to faithfully proclaim your gospel. Risen Lord,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      Blooming and growing things begin to greet us in this season of resurrection. May we see in them your eternal promise to renew all of creation, according to your great vision of life. Risen Lord,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      Like the impossibly heavy stone at Jesus’ tomb, we often perceive great obstacles to what we are meant to do. Show us that you always provide a way, and that joys beyond our imagining await us when we are faithful. Risen Lord,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      Your new life also gives us life, great Creator. We pray today for all those who suffer from Covid-19, both physically and in many other ways.  Bestow your healing spirit upon all those who need it this day, (especially those we name before you now…). Risen Lord,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      All your saints in heaven and on earth join together to rejoice at your resurrection. Make us joyful in our communion with them, and grateful that because of you, we also have a place in your eternal kingdom. Risen Lord,

C:      Hear our prayer.

Here other petitions may be offered.

L:      In sadness and in joy, you hear our prayers, O God. Hold in your hands all these things for which we ask, trusting in the mercy of the one who defeated death, Jesus Christ our Lord, amen.

Includes resources from ClergyStuff 2020 Narrative Lectionary and the Lutheran World Federation