We Pray for the World and the Church

Intercessor God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength. So let us pray to the Lord, saying, “For your blessing and guidance, we give you thanks.”

God, bless your Churches of the world, and bring courage and strength to speak and act for justice, the dignity of all people, and peace over war.  Give us the grace to walk with your love, as you are everywhere.

Silence

For your blessing and guidance,

We give you thanks.

God, Bless the people of the United States and bring our leaders into your guidance for the good of all. You make foolish the wisdom of the world; we pray that our leaders find their wisdom in you. Teach us to be merciful and open us to receive mercy from others. Bless those experiencing fear and danger.

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For your peace and guidance,

We give you thanks.

God, bless your creation. Your mighty voice echoes through the mountains, the powerful oceans, nourishing forests, and with each sunrise, the peace of a new beginning for us. We are beyond grateful for the abundant gifts that surround us from this earth. Keep our actions to preserve it. 

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For your blessing and abundance,

We give you thanks.

God, bless our Orcas Island. We are grateful for this community of abundant love. Bless the caregivers who give time, food, and caring to others. We cannot know the burden each one may carry. May we be a people who return our abundance, as you guide us. It is in giving that we receive.

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For your blessing and guidance,

We give you thanks.

God, bless the poor in spirit with the inheritance of your kingdom. You choose what is weak in this world to shame the strong. We pray for all people and countries in crisis, needing shelter, food, and safety, especially the families and your children. May they be fed and sheltered in your peace. 

For your blessing and guidance,

We give you thanks.

God, bless those struggling with painful circumstances, addiction, illness, injury, isolation and those on our Parish Prayer List. … Tamara… Bill & Jane… Heather… Jan… Cheryl… Ian… James… Dick…  Renee… John … Nick … Sara…David… The Rev. Pam… Dart and Laura…Skipper…Cynthia & Bruce…Wes & Carol… Bruce… Helen…Diane…Chris…Lynn…Margaret…Jack…Sam…Nick…Maria…as well as those persons known only to us… and those for whom no one prays; may they be comforted by your Holy Spirit.

For your blessing and peace in recovery we thank you Lord. 

We give you thanks. 

God, bless those who have gone from our sight to be with you for eternity. Bless those who mourn and feel lonely. Be with them in the fullness of your love and great comfort. 

 For your son, Jesus Christ, and the lessons we hold dear from him, we are grateful to be in your loving peace.

We give you thanks. AMEN