With hope and expectation, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all who await God’s day of restoration.

 

 You promise mercy to Abraham and Sarah and their descendants forever.

Bring your church into thoughtful, caring, and collaborative relationship with those of other faiths.

Strengthen our shared values, that we work together in caring for our world.

 

As fields and crops lie dormant, bless them with holy rest.

Prepare them to thrive, that  they provide abundant food in due season.

Protect animals who hibernate and provide for all who scavenge for food in the lean season. 

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You raise up the lowly and cast down the arrogant.

Teach humility to all in positions of authority.

Break down systems of oppression, especially systems that perpetuate inequity and exclusion.

Do not allow wealth, power, or pride to become idols that obscure your call to justice. 

 

 Look with favor upon all who cry out to you.

Accompany with tenderness all who are afraid or ill.

Rescue all who experience abuse or who live under threat of violence,especially  refugees, immigrants,

and asylum-seekers in search of a safe and stable home. 

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 You are pleased to make your home among us.

Make our homecomings joyful as we  gather with friends, families, and chosen families in celebration.

Grant safety to all who travel.

Sustain the work of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services and other ministries that assist in setting up new homes. 

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Blessed are you for Mary and all your servants in every generation who lived according to your promise of mercy.

Strengthen us by their example until the revelation of your glory is made known. 

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Listen to these and all our prayers, O God of hosts, and restore us with your great and  everlasting mercy.

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