Prayers of the People: Proper 15A

Prayers of the People—Proper 15A

Sisters and brothers, there’s a wideness in God’s mercy like the wideness of the sea!  Therefore let us come before our loving God saying, “Hear us, we humbly pray; Lord, help us.”

Loving God, you have shown your Church such great mercy.  Through the witness of your Church may all of the world experience the goodness of your mercy.

Silence

Hear us, we humbly pray;

Lord, help us.

Lord of All peoples. you have created us to live together.  Help us to see that our common life depends on each other’s work and goodwill.  May wars cease and generosity prevail.  

Silence

Hear us, we humbly pray;

Lord, help us.

Abundant God, you make the earth bring forth good food.  As you provided for the children of Israel, we pray you will also provide for all those suffering from famine in our world.

Silence

Hear us, we humbly pray;

Lord, help us.

Caring God, how good and pleasant it is when your children live together in unity.  Pour out a spirit of reconciliation in our community. 

Silence

Hear us, we humbly pray;

Lord, help us.

Lord Christ, may those who call out to you in great faith find your heart open to their cries.  We ask for healing for the sick and suffering, the desperate and disturbed. 

Allow the congregation to add their petitions and thanksgivings, followed by Silence

Hear us, we humbly pray;

Lord, help us.

God of Blessing, bless your people with life for evermore.  May the dying find comfort; may the dead rest in your peace.

Silence

Hear us, we humbly pray;

Lord, help us.