INTERCESSIONS
Prayers of Intercession Oct.
17 2004
Morning Worship at 9-30 am, 29 Ordinary by Mrs Alison Holden
Let us pray for all people, everywhere, whoever they are and whatever their needs.
O God, you created us and you love us as our father; teach us to trust you
and help us all to know that you love us completely. Help us to trust that
you will always answer our prayers and that we must not only ask, but also
listen and look for the answer
We pray for those who hate, that they may learn to love. We pray in
particular for those who suffer at the hands of others and for those whose
lives and liberty are overtaken by causes which are not their own. Grant,
Lord that all people may live without fear and hatred as they walk in your
ways.
Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
We pray for people of faith
throughout the world, that aspiration to Godly truth might prevail and
banish the temptation in men to commit atrocities in the name of faith. We
pray for the Church worldwide, its unity and its message. We pray that its
light may shine in this world of darkness, that all may know the true love
of our Lord Jesus Christ and that we may be proud to confess that we are
Christians.
Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
We pray for governments that
they may rule with wisdom and justice, and with respect for their subjects
and for other nations. We pray especially for the new and faltering
nationhood of Iraq, as well as for the United States as it prepares for
the presidential election, that wisdom and truth may prevail over personal
ambition.
Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
We pray for all who suffer in
mind or body and for those who care for them. We pray for the sick and the
sorrowful; for those who mourn; for those without faith, hope or love.
We pray for any known to us who are in special need of our prayers at this
time. We remember them now in a moment of silence ….
Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
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 now sing the Lord’s
Prayer.
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.