Prayers for December 14, 2025

In our waiting and watching, we come to you in prayer, O God, trusting your promise to renew the church, the nations, and the whole creation.

King of joy, open your church to the wonders of Christ’s advent among us.  Remind us that when we come together to worship, we are for a moment a reality of the dream You have for the world.

God of grace, hear our prayer.

King of creation, open our eyes and ears to the blooms in the desert that we may see, in them, the unexpected and transformative signs of Your reign.

God of grace, hear our prayer.

King of peace, when there is injustice or corruption among nations and leaders, root it out. Turn their attention away from the ways of war to focus on inequity and the cries of the poor. Instill a deeper sense of compassion and care in all who govern.

God of grace, hear our prayer.

King of comfort, when bodies weaken and hearts grow fearful, speak your blessing especially to those named on our prayer list and whom we hold in our hearts. In uncertain times, remind us of the promise spoken to our ancestors in faith.

God of grace, hear our prayer.

King of love, when people are imprisoned or held captive, break the chains and offer release. Strengthen the work of the church in restorative justice and in providing protection and relief to immigrants and others in need.  God of Grace.

King of hope, help us to be patient and to find some way in our day to day living to embody God's vision for the world.

God of grace, hear our prayer.

Eternal king, with joy and peace, as we await your coming, we give thanks for the faithful who have lived and died in faith. May their boldness of faith inspire our witness and work. 

God of grace, hear our prayer.