Prayer of the Day

Merciful God,
You do not punish us as our deeds deserve, but rather show compassion to your wayward people. May we in turn show grace to others, that love may abound, and all may know your mercy, through Jesus our savior. Amen.

Prayers of Intercession

L:      We pray for the church, the world, and all those in need, saying “Patient God,” and responding “Hear our prayer.”

A brief silence.

L:      O God, keep your church on the path that leads to life, and turn us around when we make idols out of things that don’t really matter.  As we join in the Great Thanksgiving today, feed us with bread for the journey through the wilderness of this world.  Patient God,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      So often we miss the mark, just as the ancient Israelites did, when we look to other sources to fill our need for you, O Lord. Forgive us for all the foolish ways in which we fail to trust you, and gently lead us back onto the path that leads to life. Patient God,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      We give thanks for all of your creation – even the storms that sometimes rage around us. Teach us how to care for our earthly home, and assure us of your presence with us even in the middle of the tempest. Patient God,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      Help those who have been misled by cults and harmful ideologies to find their way back to your life-giving grace. Be with all who feel abandoned or isolated, and send your healing spirit to those whom we name this day, especially... Patient God,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      Whether we live or die, we belong to you, O Lord. Assure us of the promise of resurrection, and when our time on earth is finished, unite us once more with all your saints in light. Patient God,

C:      Hear our prayer.

Here other petitions may be offered.

L:      Receive our prayers into your merciful arms, for the sake of Jesus our savior and Lord. Amen.

Adapted from Clergy Stuff resources 2020