Download Prayers for Proper 22 – Year C, RCL
Readings: Lamentations 1:1-6,3:19-26 and Psalm 137 or Habakkuk 1:1-4,2:1-4 and Psalm 37:1-10; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:5-10
King of all the earth,
Creator of the universe,
Holy Triune God,
From everlasting to everlasting, you are Lord.
Sovereign Lord, happy are those who commit their way to you;
You are trustworthy, O Lord, and we delight in you.
You will reward the righteous and those who deal justly;
You are trustworthy, O Lord, and we delight in you.
You see every deeds under the sun, and you will not leave the evildoers unpunished;
You are trustworthy, O Lord, and we delight in you.
Who is like our God, the One for whom we wait, the Holy One who is from everlasting?
You are trustworthy, O Lord, and we delight in you.
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;
Grant us steadfast faith and willing obedience.
You have given us a spirit of power and love and self-control;
Give us courage and enflame our faith.
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, that we would not be ashamed of the gospel;
Fulfill the purpose of your grace in us.
Grant that we might share in suffering for the sake of the gospel;
Fulfill the purpose of your grace in us.
We believe in you, Sovereign God, and we trust that you will keep us to the end;
Fulfill the purpose of your grace in us.
Lord Jesus Christ, you abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel;
Fulfill the purpose of your grace in us.
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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