Prayers for April 21, 2024

Rejoicing that Jesus is risen and love has triumphed over fear, let us pray for the church, the world, and all those in need of good news.

Merciful and Almighty God, there is no power that can compare to your eternal love and salvation.  You have brought us together through faith and love.  Be with us now as we exalt your holy name. 

          God of grace, hear our prayer.

God of mercy, throughout your creation there are people and nations who suffer from famine, disease, and natural disasters.  Relieve their distress and lead them to a firm belief that whatever may befall them, you are always present.  Restore and uphold their spirits and ease their pain.

         God of grace, hear our prayer.

God of peace, there is so much violence and suffering in our world.  We pray for all affected by war, violence, and oppression.  We pray especially for the people of Ukraine, Israel, and Palestine.  We pray that you would grant us the blessings of peace so that we might live without fear.     

         God of grace, hear our prayer.

God of comfort, we pray for all those who are afflicted with mental or physical illness.  Let the Holy Spirit descend on them like a dove to sustain them.  Assure them that your enduring love is without measure.  We pray for those on our prayer list and those we name in our hearts.  Give us the will to support and comfort them.

        God of grace, hear our prayer.

God of promise, you have blessed us with the gift of salvation through the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Be with us as we serve with gifts of love and compassion.  Let us show our love in both deeds and truth as we follow the example of the saints who have gone before us in faith.

        God of grace, hear our prayer.