Prayers of the People (based on Psalm 66:8-20)
We bless you, O God,
for you hold our souls in life
and will not allow us to stumble or fall.
We pray for those whose faith is being tested,
who are ensnared in the troubles of life,
or who are burdened with injustice or fear.
We pray to you, O Lord, for you are good;
your mercy endures forever.
We pray for all who watch chaos swirl around them:
refugees, victims of war or natural disaster, and those in poverty.
We pray to you, O Lord, for you are good;
your mercy endures forever.
We pray for those who seek spiritual peace,
who long to hear the promise of your love made real;
we pray that we might have the courage to speak your word.
We pray to you, O Lord, for you are good;
your mercy endures forever.
We pray for those who cry out due to pain, illness, or grief.
Pour out your healing, so that everyone might tell of your goodness.
We pray to you, O Lord, for you are good;
your mercy endures forever.
We pray for those who seek forgiveness,
and for those who might extend the hand of reconciliation.
We pray to you, O Lord, for you are good;
your mercy endures forever.
Blessed be God, for you hear our prayers,
even as we pray together as Jesus taught, saying:
The Lord’s Prayer
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, IA
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