Let us pray ...
God of life, send your Word to dwell in our hearts. Give the people of your church compassionate wisdom to carry your Word to those who long for hope and peace. We ask your special blessing on Our Savior's Lutheran Church as she finds resources with which to serve people in need. May your people share the bounty of your many blessings so that all may enjoy shelter, food, and meaningful work.
Send your Spirit to hover over the earth and the seas. Enrich the soil and purify the water that will make the seeds of the earth flourish. Encourage the farmers and urban gardners as they tend and nurture. Bring the harvest to all who are hungry.
Send your peace to reign over the nations. Orchestrate creative and fervent dialogue between nations that otherwise struggle to coexist. Send your peace to the hearts of people so that each will contribute to a peaceful world.
Send your grace in the midst of despair. Scatter your goodness among those who suffer with pain and illness...
Send your wisdom to a confused world. Ignite the flame of learning and understanding in all people, that the gifts you give are able to develop and be used. Be with the Our Savior's Call Committee, the Church Council, the Ministry Team Leaders, the staff and all who strive to carry out the vision and mission of Christ's church in the city.
Send the promise of life to those who live in fear of death. Plant in us the hope of the saints who have gone before us in the name of Christ.
Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.
Prayer petitions taken from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2008 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.
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