Shared during Sunday Worship on November 10, 2024.
Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, you are the origin of all being and the giver of all gifts. You create the universe to show forth your majesty: the galaxies in their vastness, the mountains in their grandeur, and biological kingdoms in their plenitude. You provide humanity with copious goods to show forth your magnanimity: from the simple pleasure of delicious meals to the profound goods of loving relationships and meaningful work. And you redeem your people to show forth your mercy: freeing us from sin, reconciling us to God and neighbor. For the abundance of your goodness, O Lord, we silently give you thanks.
Sovereign God, you are the king of kings and the ruler of history. We thank you for preserving peace during our nation’s election, and we pray for a smooth transfer of power over the coming months. Heal the anger and ill-will that have characterized too much of our public discourse. Give us wisdom to discern how to go forward together. Guide our leaders, so that they may advance the common good. We pray, too, for all the peoples of the world. We pray especially for all those affected by war, political repression, social marginalization, and poverty. Bring your peace, O Lord, and establish your justice. For our nation and the world, we silently pray.
Healing God, you acted in Christ to reconcile the world to yourself, drawing us into fellowship with you and with one another, and giving us the ministry of reconciliation. Empower the church, through your Holy Spirit, to be a force for healing and flourishing in the world. Help us spread your love to all people. And be with each of us, as we seek to live meaningful lives in service to you. We pray especially for those in our congregation who need your healing presence: for all who are sick, anxious, downtrodden, or grieving. In your mercy, O Lord, comfort all who are afflicted. For the church and our congregation, we silently pray.
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