O Lord, your word is right and true;
you are faithful in everything you do.
As children of your covenant,
we are bold to claim your righteousness for all who are in need.
For the balance of your created world
and the wisdom to share its resources fairly and respectfully.
Righteous Lord: Fill the earth with your love.
For the leaders of nations,
that they might honor your image in every person.
Righteous Lord: Fill the earth with your love.
For your church,
made larger today by one more life,
that we would have the courage to live faithfully in all things.
Righteous Lord: Fill the earth with your love.
For those whose strength fails them,
who cry out for healing, comfort, or rest.
Righteous Lord: Fill the earth with your love.
For those who walk in the shadow of death,
facing the end of their own lives
or mourning the loss of loved ones,
that you would cover them with your peace.
Righteous Lord: Fill the earth with your love.
For all these needs, and for those needs we hold within ourselves,
we pray to you in Jesus’ name,
joining together in the prayer he taught, saying…
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, Marion, IA
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