Intercessions for Trinity 5, Sunday 20th July
In faith, we bring before our Heavenly Father, our prayers for the church, the world and those whom we love. We each have our own individual relationship with Jesus, be it like Martha or Mary, but it is one of complete faith. It is in that faith that we are confident our prayers are heard and lovingly answered.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer
Almighty God, we worship and praise you, together with our Christian brothers and sisters across the world. Protect and strengthen all those who are persecuted for their faith. With all your church, we pray for those who are longing and yearning for freedom. Guide us and them, as we seek to grow in our faith, that we may be led by the Spirit. For those who feel you promoting them to go forward for training in lay ministry or ordination, give them the confidence to know it is your will for them.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer
Loving God, your world is a busy place and its leaders worry and grumble about so many things. Teach them the things that are necessary: justice for the oppressed and exploited; compassion for the hungry and destitute; peace between individuals, communities and nations. Give to those in authority the revelation that Christ is Lord of all, that He may rule in their hearts and direct their power into the way of love.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer
Saviour God, people often lead very busy lives, worrying unnecessarily about so many things. Teach them the things that are necessary: health and loving relationships; purpose and spiritual depth in life; caring for those who need comfort and help. Give us and them the blessing of quietness and time for reflection to be close to you.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer
Spirit of God, your church is often a busy community, rushing around, making arrangements, planning events. Teach your church the things that are necessary: a joyful and obedient faith in you;a self-giving love for this parish and the wider community; unity in love for one another.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer
Merciful God, the caring and medical profession is often a busy place, stretched to the limit, time poor with limited resources.Teach those with the power to implement change, the things that are necessary: provision for adequate funding; skilled and knowledgeable staff; a loving attitude when caring for the sick, the lonely, the mentally ill and the dying.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer
Father of all, in all the busyness of life may there be a time for quiet reflection, a sense of peace and the comfort of your presence for those whose lives are drawing to a close. Teach us and those who mourn, the things that are necessary: appreciation for a life well lived; confidence that those who have died in faith are now welcomed into your eternity; and the trust that we may in turn share with them the joy of living with you forever.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer
Thank you Lord, for the hope you have given us through Christ. As we go forward this week, may our homes be places of welcome and hospitality, and in our daily lives give us space to be still and be aware of your presence, so that we may be effective in spreading the Good News.
Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen