Prayers for August 17, 2025

Beloved God of all mercy and promise, we come before you now united in Christ to ask for your blessings on all those who are in need, or who suffer, especially from the evils of war and conflict.  We pray especially for the people of Gaza and all places in the world torn apart by strife. Guide us through your Holy Spirit to demonstrate your love through merciful service and generous works of compassion.

God of grace, hear our prayer. 

For all those affected by climate change and natural disasters especially severe storms, flooding, drought and famine. Use us to reflect the reality of your love as we strive to ease their needs and relieve their despair. 

God of grace, hear our prayer. 

For those who are defenseless in the face of adversity.  Guide us by your Holy Spirit to incarnate the words of your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, and ease the plights of the struggling, the marginalized, and destitute.  Show us the way to be agents of love and compassion.

God of grace, hear our prayer. 

O God of healing and compassion, we pray for all those who suffer from physical or mental illness.  Gather them in your loving arms to ease their discomfort.  Be with their caregivers who minister to their needs.  We pray especially for those named in our prayer list.  We also pray for the family of Pastor Teitman and Stacey on the death of his mother.  Comfort them in their grief and give them peace.

God of grace, hear our prayer. 

For Redeemer Lutheran Church at the arrival of Pastor Sharon Core—continue to bless this congregation and bless Pastor Core’s shepherding among us, support her loving and compassionate ministry with this church, and strengthen us all through the faithful proclamation of your holy word.

God of grace, hear our prayer.