Prayer of the Day

Almighty Creator and ever-living God: we worship your glory, eternal Three-in-One, and we praise your power, majestic One-in-Three. Keep us steadfast in this faith, defend us in all adversity, and bring us at last into your presence, where you live in endless joy and love, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

Prayers of Intercession

Let us come before the triune God in prayer.

A brief silence.

We pray, O God, for your holy church around the world. Revitalize and renew us, that we may be reborn once again through the waters of baptism and the blowing wind of your Spirit. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

We give you thanks for your power revealed to us in creation; for cedar and oak trees, for rushing waters, for the echoes of thunder. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

We pray for the nations and our leaders, that led by your Spirit, they work towards a world where all of your children enjoy peace. We pray especially for the nations currently experiencing war or turmoil. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

We pray for healing for all those who suffer, especially victims and survivors of trauma or violence. Send your healing Spirit to all those who need it, especially those we name before you now… Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

We pray for this worshiping community of St. Luke’s Zion, that the splendor of your majesty and the holiness of your mystery may be glorified through our worship and our relationships with one another. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

We give you thanks, O God, for those who have died in the faith (especially). Keep us steadfast in your Word, that we might be reunited with all the saints in your heavenly kingdom. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

We lift our prayers to you, O God, trusting in your abiding grace, through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Amen.

Adapted from Sundays and Seasons 2021