Prayer of the Day

God of Grace,
You send your Spirit to disciples of all times and places. May our ears be tuned to discern your voice and use the gifts you have given us, for the sake of Jesus Christ, amen.

Prayers of Intercession

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

A brief silence.

L:      Among the flurry of voices vying for our attention, help us discern your truth, O God. Give us your Spirit’s insight that we may listen and speak with sound judgment. God of wisdom,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      We can experience the presence of your Spirit in all living things when we tune our hearts accordingly. May we fully embrace and inhabit your creation in ways which inspire us to nurture and protect the natural world which you have lovingly made. God of wisdom,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      On this day when the Church celebrates its birthday, we rejoice for the witness of generations before us, and for the opportunity to carry on your mission to love and to bless the world. Keep us honest, true and full of integrity as we share your love by the power of the Spirit. God of wisdom,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      There are many who need the healing presence of your Spirit this day. Bless them and all those who minister to them, that all might be restored to wholeness. We lift up this day (especially…). God of wisdom,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      We celebrate the fellowship we share with all your saints of every time and place, united by one eternal Spirit. Bind us together in permanent bonds of love, and secure us a place with them in your heavenly kingdom. God of wisdom,

C:      Hear our prayer.

Here other petitions may be offered.

L:      Accept these prayers we bring, O God. Inspire us to go out and be the answer which the world is seeking, by the power of the Holy Spirit, amen.

Adapted from ClergyStuff Resources 2020