Here’s
a prayer of intercession inspired by King Solomon’s prayer of dedication for
the new temple (1 Kings 8).
Prayer of intercession
(inspired by 1 Kings
8)
Eternal
God,
there
is no other god who can compare to you, in heaven or on the earth.
Even
the highest heavens cannot contain you!
And
yet, you walk among us.
We
have experienced your presence in our midst,
and
have felt your guiding hand.
You
have faithfully kept your covenant with us,
and
shown unfailing love to all who trust in you.
And
so we come before you with confidence,
believing
that you hear the prayers we offer,
and
that you will respond.
[insert local prayers
and petitions]
Gracious
God, hear our prayers.
Look
with mercy on your gathered people.
Go
with us, as you have gone with your people throughout history.
Give
us a desire to do your will in all things,
so
that the whole world may come to know
that
you alone are God. Amen.
