Prayers of the People: Proper 23B

Prayers of the People—Proper 23B (SC Track)

My sisters and brothers, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.  Trusting in God’s grace, we pray, “Be not far from us, O God; for we put our trust in you.”

Holy God, give us grace to follow Jesus. Fill us where we are found lacking.  Purge from us all those things that would cause us to go away from the path Jesus has marked for us.

Silence

Be not far from us, O God;

for we put our trust in you.

Almighty God, we pray for all those who feel forsaken. We pray that you hear the bitter complaints of the oppressed and forlorn.  Answer their cries and be their deliverer.  

Silence

Be not far from us, O God;

for we put our trust in you.

Mighty Creator, you are great in power and yet you sympathize with our weakness: reveal yourself to us through the vast diversity of creation. We stand in awe of your severity and your delicacy.

Silence

Be not far from us, O God;

for we put our trust in you.

Bless, Great Healer, all doctors, nurses, and all those who work for the wellness of others.  May your grace always precede and follow them, that they may be good stewards of their gifts and remember that all life and healing comes from you.

I ask your thanksgivings, followed by Silence

Be not far from us, O God;

for we put our trust in you.

Holy One, from birth until even this moment your loving gaze has never faltered.  Just as you did for our forebears, heal and deliver those who trust in you. 

I ask your petitions, followed by Silence

Be not far from us, O God;

for we put our trust in you.

O God, for you all things are possible. Only by your grace are we saved.  Grant us, with all those who have followed your Son in ages past, eternal life.

Silence

Be not far from us, O God;

for we put our trust in you.