Prayer of the Day

Patient God, your son, Jesus, expressed anger at abuses and injustice. Help us to show concern, not apathy, for injustice in our world, and teach us to make right all that may be wrong, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of Intercession

L:  We pray for the church, the world, and all those in need.

A brief silence.

L:  Merciful God, so often we turn what was meant to be good into something self-serving, distorted, or unjust. Forgive us and lead us back to your right paths. God of righteousness,

C: Hear our prayer.

L:  We do not always understand the purpose of all that you have made, O Lord. Your vision far transcends our own. Teach us to trust in your provision and wisdom, and to justly order the corner of this world we occupy. God of righteousness,

C: Hear our prayer.

L:  Inspire us by the lives of your servants like Martin Luther King, Jr., who saw a vision of your justice and gave his life to bring it about. Move us by your passion for the disenfranchised, the persecuted, and the misunderstood. God of righteousness,

C: Hear our prayer.

L:  Your sanctuary is a place of prayer, praise, and healing. Grant to all who need it your wholeness and restoration, especially those we name before you now... God of righteousness,

C: Hear our prayer.

L:  Our legacy is with all those who, throughout the ages, saw injustice and didn’t rest, but rather fought to restore your good order to the world. Join us with them and give us also their zeal and love for you. God of righteousness,

C: Hear our prayer.

Here other petitions may be offered.

L:  All these things we entrust to you, O God, knowing that you are merciful and hear our prayers, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Adapted from Clergy Stuff NL Resources 2022