Here’s a
prayer of intercession for the first Sunday of Advent (Year C), from the
Lutheran Church of Australia.
Prayer of Intercession
(Luke 21, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13,
Psalm 25:1-10)
Our Lord Jesus calls us to watch and
pray, so let's do that now,
responding to Lord, in your mercy with come
and save your people.
Lord Jesus,
thank you for coming in the flesh at Bethlehem, and for coming to us whenever
we gather in your name. Keep us alert and watchful through the dark night of
this world, and give us confidence as we wait for your coming in glory.
Lord, in your mercy... come and save your people.
We pray for
your church—its people and pastors. Keep us alert and watchful in support of
one another, guard us from everything false and untrue, and shine on us with
the light of your holy word.
Lord, in your mercy... come and save your people.
We pray for
the people of the world. Wake all people up to your just judgment and to your
saving blood. Keep us alert and watchful
as your witnesses in the world.
Lord, in your mercy... come and save your people.
We pray for
the nations. Lift the eyes of those in authority to their duty to govern wisely
and well, for the good of all. Curb all terror and replace it with peace. Keep us alert and watchful to serve you by
giving good service to others on our daily lives.
Lord, in your mercy... come and save your people.
Thank you
for providing us with everything we need for daily living. Bring relief to all
those affected by drought, and poverty. Keep us alert and watchful to the needs
of others, and move us to give generously to appeals at Christmas time.
Lord, in your mercy... come and save your people.
Lord, stand
by those who wake or watch or weep. Rest those who are weary. Soothe those who
suffer. Shield those who prosper. And
come to those we know in particular need and whom we now name silently in our
hearts... (brief silence)
Lord, in your mercy... come and save your people.
Lord Jesus,
we do not know the day or the hour that you will come with great power and
glory. Keep us always alert and watchful so we may welcome you with joy. For
you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God now and
forever. Amen.
~ posted on the Lutheran Church of Australia’s Worship Planning Page. http://www.lca.org.au/
