Prayers for March 22, 2026

Reconciled by God’s mercy and sustained by God’s presence, let us pray for the world and its needs.

God, our shepherd, we pray in thanksgiving for your wondrous love which you so freely give. Breathe new life into your church. Grant peace to all who gather in your name. Deepen our insight into your word so that we may share your message of forgiveness, hope, and love. 

Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

God our provider, we pray for creation. Renew parts of the earth dried up from drought and damaged by weapons of war. Prosper the work of those who restore homes and habitats. 

Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

God our light in this world, we pray for peace among the nations. Loosen the hearts of leaders trapped by fear to act boldly for justice, free all who live in places of war and violence, and guide refugees and asylum seekers to safety.  

Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

God our divine savior, we pray for all people in need. Take away the stone of poverty that weighs down so many. Console those who weep and heal all who are sick, especially those named on our prayer list and in our hearts.  

Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

God our friend, we pray for this assembly. Deepen our wonder at the mystery of your resurrection and life. Bless our journey to find a new pastor. 

Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

God our home, we offer our thanksgiving for all people who have died in faith. Give us faith to trust in your power to redeem and save. Bring us up singing from our graves to new life in you.

Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.