Here’s a prayer
of intercession from Rick Morley’s Garden Path blog. Visit his site for other lectionary-based worship
resources and reflections.
Prayers of the People for All
Epiphany
Let us pray to God, who is made
manifest in Jesus Christ.
As the prophet Isaiah rang out,
“Arise, shine; for your light has come”;
empower your Church, O God,
to ring out the Good News of the
Light of your son Jesus,
which pierces even the deepest
darkness.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
As a star rose high into the
nighttime sky
to draw the nations to the
Christ-child;
send your blessing, O God, on this
nation, and every nation,
and draw the whole world to your
peace and truth.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
As John the Baptist guided throngs
of people to the edge of the wilderness
and baptized Jesus in the River
Jordan,
we pray that you would guide our
country and our leaders
to the ways of justice and
righteousness.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Like the Magi who traveled from afar
to bring gifts and celebrate the
Savior’s birth;
we pray for this community,
and for those who celebrate their
own birthdays and anniversaries;
especially _______.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
As Jesus climbed the mountaintop,
and proclaimed blessings on the
people of the world;
we pray for the sick and the
distressed, the poor and the lame.
We especially pray for _____.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
As Jesus called his disciples to
leave their nets and boats, and follow him;
we pray for those we love and who
have answered your call
to follow Jesus to your Heavenly
Kingdom. Give them your peace.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Lord Jesus, Light of the World,
hear our prayers, and make us
reflections of your Light,
that the places of darkness in our
world would be pierced by your Light,
and that all nations would be drawn
to you and be overwhelmed with joy. Amen.
~ written by Rick Morley, and posted
on A Garden Path. http://www.rickmorley.com/
