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Our souls magnify the Lord,
And our spirits rejoice in God our Savior,
For the Shepherd of Israel has come forth from Bethlehem,
The Ancient of Days has stirred up his might to come and rescue us.
We dwell securely in his presence,
And he himself has become our peace.
What can we do to make ready our hearts for you?
Show us how to prepare your way, O Lord.
We come to you in repentance and humility,
And we desire to give you level paths to our hearts.
Hear now the prayers and thanksgivings we offer in your name.
Silence.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for the worldwide church.
By your Father’s will, you, Lord Christ, have sanctified us with the offering of your body.
Grant Advent Anglican your grace to joyfully practice what we have learned and received and heard from your word as we wait for and hasten your coming.
We commit the work of the Church to you, especially…
Silence.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Sovereign Lord, you are the help and hope of all nations.
You care for the people of all lands:
The hungry and oppressed,
Those who live in peace and prosperity,
And those bowed down with troubles,
The righteous and the wicked – all souls are yours.
We think of all the areas in the world that are torn by war, disease and hunger,
Communities that are overridden by corruption and injustice,
Places where the poor and oppressed cry out,
Places where the rich and well-fed are weighed down and heavy-hearted.
We humbly tell you of the needs we see in the world around us,
And ask that your kingdom would come to all people.
Silence.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We pray for the needs of our community here in Seattle.
Grow in us a greater love for our neighbors, our classmates and coworkers, our families, friends, and enemies.
Root out the idolatry that runs rampant in our own hearts,
And grant us a right hunger for you alone,
That in your presence we might be filled with good things.
Give us a love for your creation and the wisdom to steward your earth responsibly.
Help us to live this week expecting you, Lord Jesus, to come into every area of our lives, especially…
Silence.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
O Lord, as we consider the suffering and trouble of those near to us,
Grant us the mind of Christ to look on pain and yet trust in your character.
We believe that you come to your people, even in the midst of suffering.
We remember those who suffer in body, mind, and spirit.
Come to them now, merciful Lord, and sustain them in your presence.
We commit to your care all those in pain, especially…
Silence.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
We trust your Word, that Jesus is the firstborn among many brethren,
That those who have died in Christ will also live with him.
Help us to believe this promise of eternal life and, so believing, to eagerly await your return.
We entrust to your continual care our brothers and sisters who have died in the faith, especially…
Silence.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
You are our God.
We will declare it without fear:
Behold, the Lord God whose name is holy!
Behold, the Lord God whose mercy is for those who fear him!
Behold, the Lord God who scatters the proud and exalts the humble!
Behold, the Lord God who fills the hungry with good things!
Behold, the Lord God who fulfills all his promises!
This is our God,
The glorious one,
The one who is in the midst of his people,
And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
Silence
We wait for you alone through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen.
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