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| These prayers are provided for your use. We hope you'll find one here that answers your need. If you'd like to make a special prayer request, you may do so by visiting the Prayer Requests page. | ||
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a Birthday O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servant N. as s/he begins another year. Grant that s/he may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen his/her trust in your goodness all of the days of his/her life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (Book of Common Prayer) |
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Recovery from Sickness O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers; Mercifully, accept our prayers, and grant to your servant N. the help of your power, that her/his illness may be turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (Book of Common Prayer) |
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at Meals Give us grateful hearts, Our God, for all your mercies, and make us mindful of and responsive to the needs of others; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (Book of Common Prayer) |
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Breakdown God of peace, we pray for families in crisis. Heal the broken-hearted, and bind up the wounded; comfort and sustain them in their need. Give them wise and faithful friends, grace to forgive and be forgiven, and courage for the road ahead, in the name of Jesus. Amen (A Prayer Book for Australia) |
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the Unemployed Heavenly Father, we remember before you those who suffer want and anxiety from lack of employment. Guide the people of this land to use their wealth and resources so that everyone may find suitable and fulfilling work. May all receive just payment and recognition for their labor, and offer the fruit of their toil in service to you and one another; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (A Prayer Book for Australia) |
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someone Facing Death God of all consolation, in your unending love and mercy for us you turn the darkness of death into the dawn of new life. Be our refuge and strength in sorrow. As your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, by dying for us conquered death, and by rising again resored us to life, so may we go forward in faith to meet him and after our life on earth be united with our dear brothers and sisters in Christ where every tear will be wiped away, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen (A Prayer Book for Australia) |
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Peace O God, it is your will to hold both heaven and earth in a single peace. Let the design of your great love shine on the waste of our wraths and sorrows, and give peace to your Church, peace among nations, peace in our homes, and peace in our hearts. Amen (A New Zealand Prayer Book) |
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Justice God of peace, let us your people know, that at the heart of turbulence there is an inner calm that comes from faith in you. Keep us from being content with things as they are, that from this central peace there may come a creative compassion, a thirst for justice, and a willingness to give of ourselves in the spirit of Christ. Amen (Enriching Our Worship) |
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Night Time Prayer Lord, It is night. The night is for stillness. Let us be still in the presence of God. It is night after a long day. What has been done has been done; what has not been done has not been done; let it be. The night is dark. Let our fears of the darkness of the world and of our own lives rest in you. The night is quiet. Let the quietness of your peace enfold us, all dear to us, and all who have no peace. The night heralds the dawn. Let us look expectantly to a new day, new joys, new possibilities. In your name we pray. Amen (A New Zealand Prayer Book) |
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in God God, you shape our dreams. As we put our trust in you may your hopes and desires be ours, and we your expectant people. Amen (Enriching Our Worship) |
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Blessing Live without fear: Your Creator has made you holy, has always protected you, and loves you as a parent. Go in peace to follow the good road and may God’s blessing be with you always. Amen (Enriching Our Worship) |
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