Dear Lord, We come to you in prayer among the swift and frightening changes in the world. In this special time of Lent, we open our hearts to your spirit of transformation. Bless Emmanuel Church, those who serve, and the community we serve, our Rector Berto, our Bishop Gregory, your churches of love and service in many faiths around the world, especially in these 40 days of Lent.
We pray for your mercy Lord, with deep desire for renewal and wholeness, for us and for our world.
Bless those who seek a renewal of purpose and passion for your love during this time of reflection and meditation.
Dear Lord Christ, open our hearts, to know we cannot be separated from your steadfast love.
We pray with compassion for those who suffer in the world, for those in need of water, food, clothing, shelter and safety for their families.
Lord we are so grateful for your abundant blessings upon us.
We pray for your care for those who suffer and struggle for survival. We pray for each person who makes a difference in our own lives, and for those in the world who serve others in ways large and small, as taught by our Lord Jesus Christ.
Dear Lord, thank you for your angels at work in our world.
We pray for the earth and all creatures here below. Give us wisdom and strong leadership in sustaining the balance of your world as you intended. May we realize you have created all things for a purpose, according to your plan.
In you God, we put our faith, hope and trust that we will cease destruction of our fragile earth.
We pray for all who are in need, as you know each of us, especially those on our parish prayer list:
May each of us be strengthened by your love and healing. Transform us with your peace, to live as the beautiful shining spirit you have created in us.
Presider: Dear Lord, You are our refuge and our stronghold, in whom we put our trust. Open our hearts in our meditations this Lent, to the richness of our being, as you have given us the gift of life, and the joy of service, in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ, forever. Amen.