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prayers of the people: restore us!

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Shepherd of Israel, listen!
You, who lead your people like sheep;
you, who reign over all things from heaven;
you, who make promises to every generation:
Restore us!
Shine your face on us,
so that we can be saved!

Lord God of might,
won’t you listen to your people’s prayer?
We pray with your people
whose tears never seem to quit,
because of chronic illness or chronic injustice.
We pray with your people who are consumed by conflict,
in fear of oppression,
longing for justice.
We pray especially for those
whose needs are closest to us today…
Restore us!
Shine your face on us,
so that we can be saved!

Redeemer of the world,
we pray for the church you have gathered.
You call us out of the world’s ways
and plant us deep in the life of Christ.
We celebrate that the gospel has reached far and wide,
through faithful ministry
and despite human unfaithfulness.
We pray for the church in a time of upheaval and change,
when it seems like our life is uprooted
and our institutions are torn down.

Return to us, God of might!
Plant us again in Christ.
Make us your very own,
through your very own son.
Revive us, reclaim us, reform us,
so we may call on your name rightly
and never turn from your ways.
Restore us, God of might!
Shine your face on us,
so that we can be saved!
Amen.

based on Psalm 80

submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA

Opening Prayer: into your future

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One: Show us your ways, O Lord!
Lead us in your truth, and teach us.
All: Open our eyes, minds, and hearts
to know your will and to follow it.
One: Reveal your vision for us,
and keep us focused and faithful to what you would have us do.
All: Bring us together to worship and work for your purpose,
and move us forward into your future. Amen.

 

Submitted by Rev. Teri Peterson, St. John’s Church of Scotland, Gourock

POP: work your justice

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We sing to you, O Lord, with all the earth!
We bless your name because of your saving work every day!
Make your glory known among all people,
and share your wondrous works with everyone who calls out to you.
Reveal your strength and beauty in all things.
Share your gifts with all creation in your love.

Lord, you set the world firmly in place,
so nothing can be shaken.
Work your justice for those who cry out to you;
heal the skies, the earth, the sea, and everything that lives;
restore the cities, countries, and peoples of the world;
and be especially gracious to these we name before you…

Then all the trees of the forest will shout joyfully,
when you establish justice
and redeem your world,
in Jesus’ name, who taught us to pray, saying…

The Lord’s Prayer

 

Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA

POP: we know you will answer

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God of all the earth,
we call on you because we know you will answer.
Hear us now!
It seems like all the powers of the world are working together,
making plans against the well-being of your beloved people.

The forces of division set the strong against the weak
and exploit our need to care for those closest to us.
Reveal your enduring strength that rises up within human communities.

Insecurity and uncertainty drive us to hoard the good things of life.
Open our clenched fists, restore our depleted earth, and join us to one another.

Violence, illness, poverty, and death pursue us,
especially those on our hearts today whom we lift up before you…
Drive away everything that takes away life,
and send forth the healing power of your name.

Let all the world know the grace of your reign,
for you alone are the sovereign of all.
We pray through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who taught us to pray, saying…

The Lord’s Prayer

 

Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA

POP: rain down your love

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God most high,
God with us,
we praise you with every word we speak
and with every moment we fall silent.
You hear our prayer
and sustain us along with all living things.
You forgive our sins
and bring us close
to live in the goodness of your holy presence.

We pray for your awesome deeds of salvation,
for us and to all the farthest edges of the earth.
With the strength that raised mountains,
calm the roaring seas of conflict;
calm the waves of violence and oppression;
draw all nations and peoples close to each other.

We pray for everyone who longs for your joy:
for those who are sick or in pain from morning to night;
for those whose grief weighs them down;
for those who hunger and thirst
for guidance, righteousness, or food.

Rain down your love once again, O God.
Soften our hearts, so our lives can bear your fruit.
Crown our lives with your goodness,
and let everything we do overflow with blessings for your people.
We pray in the one who bring us joy,
Jesus the Christ, who taught us to pray:

The Lord’s Prayer

 

Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA