Prayer For The Living
Lord, my heart is broken but You are near. My spirit is crushed, but You are my rescuer. Your Word is my hope. It revives me and comforts me in especially now. My soul faints, but you are the breath of life within me. You are my help, the One who sustains me. I am weak but You are strong. You bless those who mourn, and I trust You to bless me and my family with all that we need. You will rescue me from this dark cloud of despair because You delight in me. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Father God, my heart is filled with chaos and confusion. I feel as if I am drowning in my circumstances and my heart is filled with fear and confusion. I really need the strength and peace that only You can give. Right now, I choose to rest in You. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.
Good and gracious God,
who loves and delights in all people,
we stand in awe before you,
knowing that the spark of life within each person
is the spark of your divine life.
Differences among cultures and races are
multicolored manifestations of your light.
May our hearts and minds be open to celebrate
similarities and differences among our sisters and brothers.
Please send your healing and reconciling Spirit in order to bind
the wounds created by racism and racial hatred,
and to promote understanding, justice, and love.
We place our hopes for racial harmony in our committed action
and in your living presence in our neighbor.
May all peoples live in peace!
Amen.
Dear God,
Keep my lips from evil. Let me speak words of praise. Words that comfort. Words that teach. As I grow in Your spirit, may my speech reflect Your goodness and grace.
Amen
Heavenly Father, my true Provider, in all my daily needs, protect and guide me. Spare me from fire and flood, from thieves, fear and evil in any form. If sickness or accident befall me, send a messenger of love to attend me. When I am feeling low, lift
up my heart. I live alone dear Lord, yet because I know your presence is ever near, I will have no fear.
Amen.
Dear God,
Give me the discretion to make promises carefully with great thought. Steer me away from impulsive vows and well-intended gestures that lead to disappointment. Help me to stand behind each and every promise made to You, my fellow man, and myself.
Amen
Dear God,
Remind me to be kind. When I am angry, show me that kindness will diffuse the situation. When I lose patience, allow kindness a path to my heart. And God, may I never take for granted the loving kindness I receive.
Amen
Save us, Lord, and have mercy on
the old and the young,
the poor,
the orphans and the widows,
the sick and those in pain,
those who suffer shame and affliction,
in prison,
in detention,
in isolation,
and most of all,
those who are being persecuted
in your Name.
Remember all of them,
visit them,
strengthen them,
grant them freedom and liberation.
Save them, Lord, and have mercy on
Those who hate me,
who offend me,
who persecute me.
Do not allow that they are damned
because of me, a sinner.