Prayer of the Day

O Lord,
Your disciples were not prepared for the events of your final days. Give us the perspective which they lacked, that we might stay present during this week of sorrows, knowing that you are leading us down the path that leads to life. In the name of Jesus we pray, amen.

Prayers of Intercession

L:      We pray for the church, the world, and all those in need.

A brief silence.

L:      Your struggle was not one of swords and weapons, O Lord, but a battle for hearts and souls. Give us your peace as we face our own challenges, knowing that you are ever beside us with the Spirit’s power. God of surrender,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      We do not always understand the art of harmonizing with nature’s design rather than trying to resist or conquer it. We think we can defy aging, consume endlessly with no consequence, or ignore the real effects which our impractical lives have on the earth. Radically transform our relationship with the creation which houses us and with which we share a common identity. God of surrender,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      As our Jewish sisters and brothers begin their celebration of Passover, so we remember that night when you spent one final meal with your disciples. Remind us again of the covenant made in your blood, which we also share and which cannot be broken. God of surrender,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      We place ourselves and our lives into your healing hands, knowing that you have the power to mend all that is broken within us. Look after those whom we know need your care, (especially those we name before you now…). God of surrender,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      For your beloved servant Dietrich Bonhoeffer we give you thanks. May his inspiring sacrifice for the sake of truth and faithfulness be the model to which we look in times of challenge and hardship. God of surrender,

C:      Hear our prayer.

Here other petitions may be offered.

L:      As you heard the prayers of your only son on the night of his betrayal, so hear us now as we bring before you all that is in our hearts. We offer it all in the name of our faithful Lord, Jesus Christ, amen.

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