Prayer of the Day

O God, from you come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works. Give to us, your servants, that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey your commandments; and also that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may live in peace and quietness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.  Amen.

Prayers of Intercession

Let us come before the triune God in prayer.

A brief silence.

Loving God, you welcome your people into one family and gather all things to yourself. Bestow your grace upon your beloved church, lavish your wisdom upon us, and redeem us from our faults, that all might come to know your love and mercy. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

Awesome Creator, you steadfastly tend to the smallest of seeds and the mightiest of trees. Bring up green growth from the earth, nourish the growth of fruit, grain, and other crops, and bless the work of farmers and laborers. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

God of the oppressed, turn the ears of those who are in power to the voices of prophets in our own day. Protect those who speak difficult truths when it is risky to do so. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

God of strength, you are near to those who endure difficulty. Comfort all who are survivors of violence, protect all who are victims of prejudice and discrimination, and grant your peace and healing to all those we name before you now… Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

God of love, we thank you for the love that Tracy and Jordan have found in one another, and we celebrate their marriage with them.  Strengthen them in their love for one another and for all, and in their faith in you. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

We thank you, God, for the saints, martyrs, and prophets who have died in the faith (especially Benedict of Nursia). We remember those in this community who have recently died (especially George C.). United with them as God’s children, assure us that we are yours forever. Lord, in your mercy,

hear our prayer.

We lift our prayers to you, O God, trusting in your abiding grace.

Amen.

Adapted from SundaysandSeasons.com 2021