Prayers for January 11, 2026

As God’s beloved children united in Christ, let us pray for the church, the whole human community, and the well-being of the earth, our home.

Steadfast God, you claim us by baptism and call us to be like Jesus.  Give us courage to stand for justice and compassion and to carry your light into the world. Heal our divisions and unite us in this mission.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Restoring God, cleanse the life-giving waters of rivers, seas, and springs. Create in us an urgent desire to preserve the beauty and bounty of your good creation.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Righteous God, you guide the nations. Open the hearts of all who are in positions of authority to reconcile with those they do not agree with and to end cycles of retribution and violence. Defend the rights of all who flee from persecution and lift up those who stand beside them.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Compassionate God, you care for all in distress. Provide safety and support for those seeking asylum or in need of shelter. Be near to the dying, and comfort all who are grieving or ill, especially those named on our prayer list and whom we hold in our hearts.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Loving God, awaken the gifts of the Spirit in this congregation, that we may serve Christ by loving one another, our neighbors, and our enemies, as we prayerfully consider how to support the work of this congregation in the year ahead with our monetary gifts as well as our time and talents.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Promising God, in baptism we die and rise with Christ. We give thanks for those who have gone before us, and we trust that we will join them in your everlasting peace.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.