Prayer of the Day

Gracious God, your blessed Son came down from heaven to be the true bread that gives life to the world. Give us this bread always, that he may live in us and we in him, and that, strengthened by this food, we may live as his body in the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

Prayers of Intercession

Calling on the spirit of Wisdom to guide our hearts and our minds, let us pray for the church, the world, and all in need.

A brief silence.

God of Grace, reignite the prayer of the church. By your Spirit, root your church around the globe in prayer and life-giving spiritual practices. Merciful God,

receive our prayer.

We rely on the goodness of your creation in everything we do. We pray for trees that offer shade and for our fellow creatures that depend on the trees for shelter and food. Sustain the work of all who advocate for forests and wilderness areas. Merciful God,

receive our prayer.

Guide our leaders and nations with a spirit of justice and mercy. Let no evil come out of our mouths, but rather let us extend grace. Bring your peace in all those places that are scarred by war. Merciful God,

receive our prayer.

Sustain all feeding ministries and organizations, as well as our local food pantries and food banks. We work and pray for a day when hunger is no more. Merciful God, receive our prayer.

We pray for this congregation and for all who are gathered. Be present with anyone who cannot be with us today. Be with all who are hurting, grieving, or ill (especially those we name either silently or aloud…). Merciful God,

receive our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

We remember the saints who have gone before us in faith. Trusting in the promise of the resurrection, we find hope in the communion of saints of all times and all places. Merciful God,

receive our prayer.

We lift up these prayers to you, gracious God, trusting in your mercy, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Adapted from sundaysandseasons.com 2024