Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray for the church, the world, and all of God’s creation. Lord, our lives push us forward each day, yet, you are here among us, within us, around us. You are the one who is word made flesh, God with us, true light from true light,…

Gathered into one by the Holy Spirit, let us pray for the church, the world, and all of God’s creation. For those whose small gestures mean the world to us, loving God, we give you thanks, and ask that you might grant us the courage and creativity to respond to your abundant grace in similar…

With the whole of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. O Lord, how great Thou art. You have blessed us in ways we cannot imagine, and far more than we deserve. From the parable of loaves and fishes, we know that when you…

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. Heavenly Lord, we ask you to be with families who have experienced hardships recently, whether natural disasters or unexpected catastrophies. Please be with the people in Iowa affected by tornadoes this week…

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. Gracious God, today, and every day, we pray for our leaders, locally, nationally and globally. Help them lead with wisdom, courage and justice for all, especially those who live in conditions that…

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. We pray for everyone in your world who is embattled by war, suffering from abuse, are trapped, or are being held. Let your spirit give them strength to endure these hardships. Lord,…

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. We pray this day for interruptions, and the interrupters, and for those who never have the courage to interrupt or intrude. Give us courage to speak out and to speak up, and…

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. O Lord of peace, help us see that only you can subdue the storms in our lives and calm the seas around us. Lord, we put our faith in you. May we…

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. Lord, we pray for all those who have been touched by the devastating volcanoes in Hawaii and Guatemala. Please keep them safe from harm, help in healing the injured, and be with…

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. God of creation and re-creation, the lyrics of the song ring in my ears, “Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.” But there seems to be anything…