Here’s a
prayer of intercession written by Rev. Abi for Reformation Day (October 1).
Prayer of
Intercession: Reformation Day
Dear Lord,
On this Reformation Sunday,
we thank
you for those persons you have poured your spirit into
that then
set about reforming your church.
We thank
you that you are still at work in the life of the church
reforming
us reshaping us,
and
remaking us into your image.
One of the ways we reflect your image, Lord,
One of the ways we reflect your image, Lord,
is how we
care for one another with love, care and prayer.
We pray for
those who are in the hospitals today.
We pray for
those at home with illnesses,
and
recovering from treatments and/or surgeries.
We pray for
those in nursing homes
and those
who are home bound.
We pray for
their families during these times.
We pray for those who are facing death.
We pray for
those who have died and for those who are grieving.
We pray for
their Doctors, nurses,
health care
workers and care takers.
Lord may we
reflect your image in our love, care and prayer
that we put
to action for these your children.
We reflect your image in how we love, care and pray for the world.
We reflect your image in how we love, care and pray for the world.
We pray for
those around the world
who as
Christians face imprisonment and martyrdom.
We pray for
those who countries torn by civil war.
We pray for
those living in poverty.
We pray for
those who live in starvation.
We pray for
those who are being used in slave labor, child labor
and sex labor.
We pray for
those who have been affected by disasters.
We pray for
those in disaster areas who face outbreak of diseases.
Lord, may
we put into action our love, care and prayers for the world.
Lord, we pray for your church
Lord, we pray for your church
that we be
a beacon of hope, grace, love and light in this world.
May our
open doors reflect your open arms to all.
May our
arms and hands reaching out to those in need reflect
your love for all.
May our
forgiveness of one another reflect your forgiveness for all.
Amen.
Amen.
— written
by Rev Abi, and posted on RevGalBlogPals. http://revgalblogpals.blogspot.ca/
