Prayer of the Day

Faithful God,
You restore to your people all that has been lost. Renew our hopes for the future and our zeal for serving you as chosen and beloved children, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of Intercession

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

A brief silence.

L:      Gracious God, we thank you for the robe of righteousness with which you cover us. Teach us to treasure the gifts of your kingdom blessings more than the material things which we are tempted to pursue. Generous God,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      Build up and restore ruined relationships and shattered connections with those from whom we feel distanced. Forgive harmful words and actions and teach us to value love and compassion above the need to be right and to justify ourselves. Generous God,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      Just as the earth brings forth shoots and a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, you will keep your promise to renew all of creation, even after all the damage it has suffered. Make us co-creators in your reconciling work, defenders of living things and the environment which supports them. Generous God,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      Those who mourn will one day celebrate again. Heal all those struggling with grief, regret, sadness, or any sort of illness, especially those whom we name before you now...  Strengthen and uphold those who care for the sick, especially the health care workers who are dealing with Covid-19.  Generous God,

C:      Hear our prayer.

L:      We thank you for all those who have gone before us in the faith. Make us faithful participants in your eternal covenant, that we, too, might gather with all your saints at the feast that has no end.  Generous God,

C:      Hear our prayer.

Here other petitions may be offered.

L:      Our eyes await the fulfillment of all your promises, the answer to all our prayers: your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Adapted from Clergy Stuff Resources 2020