Here’s a prayer of intercession
inspired by the suggested scripture readings for Proper 25 B—the 22nd
Sunday after Pentecost. It was written
by Paul Sauer.
Prayer of Intercession
(inspired
by Mark 10:46-52, Job 42, Hebrews 7:23-28)
Heavenly Father, like Job, when we
ask for your presence and intervention, we will end up on knees, astounded at
your greatness, and humbled by our own unworthiness.
Loving
God, you hear our prayers: You live among us.
Holy Spirit, when we tearfully share
our hopes and dreams with you, you promise a harvest of joy. Fill us with
expectations of your goodness.
Loving
God, you hear our prayers: You live among us.
Lord Jesus Christ, high priest and
intercessor for our sins, help us live as your children, trusting that we are
also children of the Heavenly Father.
Loving
God, you hear our prayers: You live among us.
Lord Jesus, healer of Bartimaeus'
blindness, help us see you in this world active in love, and help us see you by
our side, so we may walk your way without stumbling.
Loving God, you hear our prayers: You live among
us.
Lord Jesus, Great Physician, hear
now the names of those we know who need your healing _____.
Loving
God, you hear our prayers: You live among us.
The
love of God has won. The new life has begun. Amen.
~
written by Paul Sauer. Posted on the Lutheran Forum website. http://www.lutheranforum.org/
