Prayer of the Church
Seventh Sunday after Trinity
14 July 2024
Father, You have adopted us as Your children. You have compassion on us in Christ Jesus, who has won for us the gift of eternal life. Forgive our sins and give us Your Holy Spirit, that being made holy through our Baptism into Christ, we may present ourselves as servants of righteousness leading to sanctification and its end, eternal life. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, Your Son’s perfect and life-giving deeds have brought salvation to the world. Send forth laborers into Your harvest, that Christ’s name may be exalted and many would call upon Him. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord and Giver of life, You formed us from the dust of the earth and breathed into us Your own breath of life. All people are made in Your image and have dignity and worth in Your sight. Defend Your gift of earthly life at every age, from natural conception to natural death. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Almighty God, look favorably on our government and all in authority. Give them the wisdom and ability needed to promote peace and prosperity in our land, and grant that Your Word would continually be preached freely and openly. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
O merciful Father, sustain the weary, the troubled, the sick and the mourning with the hope of life everlasting. Strengthen them to consider their present sufferings in light of the eternal life You give the faithful. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Gracious Lord, Your Son took the disciples’ bread and blessed it, multiplying it to feed thousands. Receive our offerings and bless them for the work of Your Church, multiplying them to feed countless souls with Your Word and to increase Your kingdom. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, You fed thousands out of Your great compassion, which has been shown to us also through His life, death and resurrection for our sakes. Give all who commune today a firm trust in Your promises, that receiving the forgiveness of sins, we may be strengthened for life and preserved to life everlasting. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord God, heavenly Father, by Your Son You fed 4,000 men, besides women and children, with seven loaves and a few small fish. Graciously abide among us also with Your blessing. Keep us from covetousness and the cares of this life, that we may seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness and, in all things needful for body and soul, receive Your constant help; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
God, please bless America!
Heavenly God Almighty,
You tell us to “not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6). We thank and praise You our God, You are faithful and trustworthy, full of love, grace and mercy. Lead and grant Your wisdom to those who lead, legislate and judge in this and other countries. Heal, comfort, and restore those suffering from weather, diseases, fires, warfare, accidents and other difficult situations. Protect our military, our first responders, and medical personnel, our volunteers and citizens, and the people throughout the world. Fill governmental offices with worthy men and women. We pray these things as well as those that are unspoken in the strong and saving name of Jesus Christ. Amen!