Prayers for October 12, 2025

O God of all blessings and mercies, we pray that you will be with us as we seek to serve all those who suffer or are in need of comfort. All people of all nations are from your creation, and we accept our obligation, according to the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, to show them your enduring love through service. Let the Holy Spirit guide and counsel us to live our faith to your greater glory.

Beloved God of peace, there are many who suffer the depredations of war and oppression. We pray especially for the people of Gaza who daily experience violence, hunger, and disease. We pray that efforts toward a lasting peace will succeed and that world leaders will recognize the need for relief aid at this time of crisis. We also pray for the people of Ukraine as they face destruction from the horrors of war. Be with them and grant them comfort in the hope of a future peace. We pray that your enduring love and compassion will be manifest as we seek to serve all those who have become refugees due to war, famine, and social collapse.

God of grace, hear our prayer.

O God of comfort and healing, we ask that you embrace all those who experience physical or mental distress. Grant that medical professionals, researchers, and caregivers have the knowledge and skills to improve their lives. We know that you are gracious and merciful in all things and trust in the greatness of your works. We pray especially for those named in our prayer list; give them comfort. For those who have gone before us, we give thanks for the remembrance of their lives as they now rest in your holy embrace.

God of grace, hear our prayer.

O magnificent God of all creation, your works have given us a world of great beauty and promise. We ask that you strengthen our resolve to be faithful stewards of your environment. Show us the way to promote clean air and water and to sustain the natural habitat in which we live.  At the same time, we pray for all those affected by natural disasters. Be with those who have experienced fires, floods, and earthquakes. Their need is great.    

God of grace, hear our prayer.