Prayers for November 17, 2024

Rooted in God’s abundant love for the world, let us pray for our neighbors, the church, and all of creation.

Renew your church in a chaotic world, O God.  Help us keep our eyes fixed firmly on you.  Unite us as we focus on the promise and certainty that Christ will return in all his glory. 

          Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Sustain your creation, O God.  Stir us from complacency with the harm we inflict on the earth.  Urge us to adopt sustainable ways of life that protect and restore our planet.  

          Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Protect the nations, O God.  As nations rise against nations, defend all who are displaced or affected by war or violence.  Empower all people and nations to pursue peace.  

          Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Renew your people, O God.  Care for all for whom joy feels distant.  Be present with persons experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, or any mental illness. Bring healing and wholeness to all who are suffering, especially those on our prayer list and those held in our hearts.  

          Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Renew this congregation, O God.  Keep us focused on our purpose to be the people of God and to go about Your business in this world.   Help us to be creative in encouraging one another in love, helping others and meeting together in worship. 

          Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Renew our hearts with thanksgiving as we remember the saints and angels who delight in your everlasting presence.  As their lives inspire us, provoke us always to love, holding fast to the confession of our hope in you. 

          Merciful God, receive our prayer.