Download Prayers for Proper 25 – Year C, RCL
Readings: Joel 2:23-32 and Psalm 65 or Sirach 35:12-17 or Jeremiah 14:7-10,19-22 and 84:1-6; 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18; Luke 18:9-14
King of all the earth,
Creator of the universe,
Holy Triune God,
From everlasting to everlasting, you are Lord.
Our souls long for your courts, O Lord of hosts;
Happy are we who dwell in your house and are ever praising you!
Our hearts and our flesh rejoice in the living God;
Happy are we who dwell in your house and are ever praising you!
We have found a home in your presence, Our King and Our God;
Happy are we who dwell in your house and are ever praising you!
Who is like our God, the One who strengthens his people, the One who reveals himself to all who seek after him?
This is our God, the Holy One.
Come before him with thanksgiving and offer him the sacrifice of praise.
I invite you to add your own praises to the Lord.
Silence.
How worthy you are, Holy God, to receive all our praise. We worship you in the glory of your perfect Trinity and ask for grace to steadfastly believe and proclaim your unity.
We pray for your holy catholic church;
Help us to humble ourselves before you.
Our backslidings are many, and we have sinned against you, Holy God;
God, be merciful to us sinners.
Grant that every member of the church may truly and humbly serve you;
That your name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;
That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
I invite you to add your own prayers for the worldwide church.
Silence.
Creator of the earth, you spoke the world into existence and sustain all things by your life giving word. Consider the toil and sorrow of the people of the earth and, in your compassion, have mercy on the world.
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;
That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
We pray for the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer;
For the refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger;
Relieve and protect them, O Lord, and grant them eternal hope in you.
Teach us how to rightly steward the gift of your creation,
That the resources of the world would be used to your honor and glory.
I invite your prayers for the needs of the world, remembering especially…
Silence.
God of all love and peace, we come to you in faith, offering you access into every area of our lives.
We pray for this congregation:
You, O Lord, are in the midst of us, and we are called by your name;
Do not forsake us, O Lord, our God.
Grant us grace to diligently fulfill our callings and to keep the faith;
Do not forsake us, O Lord, our God.
Strengthen us to proclaim your message by our words and deeds;
Do not forsake us, O Lord, our God.
Rescue us from every evil deed and bring us safely to your heavenly kingdom;
Do not forsake us, O Lord, our God.
We look to you, Lord of all, mindful of our helplessness,
Glorify your name in the midst of our need.
I invite you to cast all your cares and concerns on the Lord, remembering that He cares for you.
Silence.
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
We believe in you, Lord Christ.
We cry out to you, Father God.
We receive your witness, Holy Spirit.
Abide with us as we abide in you this week and always, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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