Prayers of Intercession Ordinary 20 Year A
By Mrs Alison Holden
Prayers of Intercession 14 August 2005
Let us pray for all people, in all parts of this troubled world, and in
all kinds of need.
Lord, shine your light upon those who live in danger of violence,
persecution, oppression, displacement, loss and injustice because of race,
belief, gender or who they are. We pray that the hearts of those who visit
the evils of prejudice and greed upon others may be turned from darkness
and awakened to the true light in the love and compassion of the Lord.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Lord, shine your light upon
those who live in fear of famine, disease and destitution, and upon those
who live without hope, faith or love, that they may know your true love
and the joy of your salvation.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Lord, shine your light upon
your church and upon all people of faith that their love may shine in the
darkness, uniting in their endeavours for the common good. May we, in the
ministries which are our lives, proclaim the Good News as our faith shines
forth.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Lord, shine your light upon
those who suffer in mind, body or spirit. Give them courage and hope in
their troubles and bring them the joy of your redeeming love. We pray also
for those who love and care for them. We name in our thoughts any known to
us who are in special need of our prayers, in a moment of silence …
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Lord, shine your light upon
those who mourn. Jesus Christ is the light of the world, a light which no
darkness can quench. We remember before God those who have died and light
a candle to symbolise the light of Christ, which eternally shines and
brings hope. We remember
You turn our darkness into light: in your light shall we see light.
Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our
Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Gathering our prayers and praises into one, let us sing the Lord’s Prayer
together.
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,
Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours
Now and for ever. Amen
Merciful Father, “Accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our
Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen”.
Gathering our prayers and praises into one let us pray with confidence as
our Saviour has taught us.
(Modern Form)
Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed be your name
Your kingdom come, your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread, forgive us our sins.
As we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours,
Now and forever. Amen