May the Lord be exulted in every nation
may praise and thanksgiving be on the lips of those who love God
for the Lord looks kindly on the humble
is close
closer than we sometimes can imagine
holding us, guiding us, protecting us
with a love which endures forever and ever
Eternal One
we are so grateful we can have a personal relationship with you, through Christ Jesus
the Messiah, the Son of the Living God
we pray for those we know
family, friends, neighbours
to come to know Jesus too
we pray for the church in every nation
to be guided to reach out in love
to proclaim Jesus as Lord
in words and actions
we especially pray for the persecuted church
in Algeria, Myanmar, Nigeria among other
may they feel the prayers of the worldwide church supporting them, as they hold to a firm to their faith
Faithful Lord
even as your people turn from you
you remain faithful
and we praise and thank you for your faithfulness
help us to be faithful
and guide others struggling in their faith these days
may your Holy Spirit pour out to refresh the parched land of their souls, we pray
Watering God
may streams of living water course across our land
bringing refreshment
cleansing
renewal
may it be rivers of justice and righteousness
in a world hurting
for people struggling
to hold those in power to account
help us to trust in your plan and mercy, Lord God
that you are in charge
you are in control
and for that, we offer you our praise and thanksgiving
As we bring our prayers to you, Our Saviour and King
we offer the people, places and situations which are on our hearts today, in a few moments of quiet
[pause]
In your mercy, grace and love
accept these prayers
offered in humility and love
through Christ our Lord
Son of the Living God
the Messiah
Amen