Intercessions
In the ministry of Christ's intercession
Last Sunday of Trinity and Bible Sunday
26th October - Barrie Jenks
In the power of the Spirit and in union with Our Lord Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Father.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the privilege of interceding for others through prayer. Help us to love and care for those around us, seeking Your blessings for their lives. Show us who we can lift up in prayer today, and may our intercessions reflect Your grace and compassion. Amen
Lord God, as you have called us to work with you, show us the ways of your salvation. May your Church care for the weak and defenceless, for the needy and the poor. We pray for those who are sick, especially those whose illness is long term and demands much patience to bear. We remember before you those who are lonely and depressed and pray that we may be good listeners when friends and neighbours need us. In a moment of quiet, let us bring before God those family and friends who are in our thoughts at this moment in time.
Let us never avoid our responsibility and pass by on the other side.
Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
Father God, we ask Your blessing upon all who proclaim the Good News. We pray for preachers and evangelists, especially we pray for Rev. Gaenor and Judith, our Lay Reader as they lead us forward as part of Your church here in Marnhull. We pray for teachers in schools and Sunday schools. May we hear and receive your Word, that it may grow in us and that we may serve you. We pray for all who have never heard or who have closed their minds to the Gospel.
Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
We give thanks for the caring professions and for all who give their lives in the service of others. We pray for our doctors and nurses. We remember the social services and care workers. We ask Your blessing upon all children who are in homes or who are in need of protection. We pray for the Children’s Society and all who work looking after children. We ask Your blessing upon King Charles, Queen Camilla and all the Royal Family.
Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
As the Holy Family shared in an ordinary home, we ask Your blessing upon our homes. May our homes reveal Your presence, and our relationships increase our love for You. We remember all homeless peoples, all refugees and those who belong to homes where there is violence or lack of love.
Lord of light and love, strengthen all who seek to bring peace and harmony to our world. We give thanks for the peace that you offer to us and to the Nation. We remember before you all who are suffering through conflict, oppression or violence especially in the Ukraine, Russia, Israel and Gaza; for all who suffer from racial hatred or prejudice, all who are outcasts or refugees.
Bless all who work tirelessly for their relief. We pray for the United Nations and peacekeeping forces throughout our world. We pray for peace and reconciliation for all nations.
Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
Creating and loving God, we thank you for the beauty and balance of our world. We give glory to you for the mystery and wonders of creation. May Your Church help to witness that the world belongs to You.
May the love of the Father enfold us.
The love of the Saviour uphold us.
The love of the Spirit surround us.
May we find in God a sure foundation:
and the blessing of the Almighty
be upon us now and for ever. AMEN
Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen
