Prayer of the Day

O God,
You have shown that all we truly need is to love. Expand our hearts to embrace your world and show ourselves to be children of a compassionate God, for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, amen.

Prayers of Intercession

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

A brief silence.

L:      Lord, when the words and deeds of your church are impressive but there is no love, it is of no use to others. May we learn to begin all things in love, and allow our actions to follow. Loving God,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      The world around us is bursting with signs that it was made good, by a compassionate creator. Ignite our zeal to honor and protect this amazing planet on which we live, and to guard against misuse and irresponsible treatment of wildlife and resources. Loving God,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      Everything that we know, own, accomplish and treasure will all come to an end one day. Teach us again and again that the only thing which truly endures across years, miles, and other barriers is love. May we live as though it is so. Loving God,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      Love bears and endures all things, even those times when we doubt our ability to withstand adversity. Grant us your Spirit’s strength, and give your healing breath to all who need it, (especially…). Loving God,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      Your holy saints devoted their lives to loving as Jesus loved, and we long to reflect this in our lives as well. Join us forever in the unbreakable bonds of the communion of saints, held together by your Spirit. Loving God,

C:      Hear our prayer.

Here other petitions may be offered.

L:      In you we live and move and have our being, O God. Receive these prayers which we bring before you, by the grace of Jesus Christ our savior, amen.

Adapted from ClergyStuff resources 2020