Readings: 1 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20); Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:11b-20; John 1:43-51
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In faith, let us pray to the Lord, saying…
Jesus, light of the world
May the whole earth know your brightness.
Almighty God, you hem us in and surround us with your presence.
You formed us in the mystery of the womb,
And we marvel at your wonderful works.
You stand outside of time and number our days
And yet intimately know the seconds of our existence.
We stand in darkness and hunger for your light.
There is none like you, O Lord our God,
And you are worthy of all praise, glory, and honor from every man, woman, and child.
May the greatness of your name be magnified in all nations.
Silence
Jesus is the light of the world
May the whole earth know his brightness.
We pray for the world,
For the many people who do not yet know you,
For those who scoff or think lightly of the precious name of Jesus,
And for those who have not received your word.
Speak to them, O Lord,
And grant them ears to hear the good news of your deliverance.
I invite your prayers for specific countries and individuals in need of the Gospel.
Silence
Jesus, light of the world
May the whole earth know your brightness.
We lift our voices with your worldwide church,
And we praise you that you have washed us,
That you have sanctified us,
That you have justified us,
And that you have joined us to yourself, Lord Christ.
We marvel at the riches of your grace,
A grace that makes your church one in spirit with you, the holy, triune God!
Silence
Jesus, light of the world
May the whole earth know your brightness.
We belong to you, Lord Christ,
For you have bought us with a costly price.
We desire to glorify you with our bodies.
Holy Spirit, help us to flee sexual immorality and every kind of sin,
That our bodies may be a pleasing dwelling place for you.
Bring the cleansing light of your presence into every area of our lives, especially…
Silence
Jesus, light of the world
May the whole earth know your brightness.
We pray for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, and the sick;
The broken and despairing;
The lonely and those afflicted by doubt and fear.
We think of orphans and widows, prisoners and slaves,
Those struggling with addiction and pain.
The burden of the world is too great for us,
And the groaning of suffering too much for us to bear!
Have mercy on all that you have made, O Lord!
In your infinite compassion and wisdom,
Proclaim your rule of righteousness to the ends of the earth.
Lift up those who are bowed down,
Set their feet on sure ground,
That many would see and put their trust in you.
For you alone are the hope of the afflicted,
You alone are the one who restores all things.
I invite your prayers for all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit.
Silence
Jesus, light of the world
May the whole earth know your brightness.
We thank you for your church.
How beautiful is the bride of Christ, stretching back throughout the ages and across the world, crossing boundaries of time and place!
We remember now those who have gone before us, those who have died in the faith, trusting that they are in your care.
Silence
Jesus, light of the world
May the whole earth know your brightness.
Transform us, O Lord, to be a people who clearly and brightly reflect the light of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Through whom we humbly pray, Amen.
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