Here’s a prayer of
intercession inspired by the suggested scripture readings for the first Sunday
of Advent (Year C), especially Jeremiah 33:14-16. It was written by Rick Morley.
Prayers
of the People: Advent 1 C
(inspired
by Jeremiah 33:14-16)
O God, the days are
surely coming when all your promises will be fulfilled to your faithful
children. We pray for the church (especially…), that we might fulfill our
promises to you, and be forgiven for all our failures.
Come Lord
Jesus, and hear our
prayer.
In your time, O Lord,
a righteous branch sprang up and you brought justice and righteousness in every
land. We pray for our nation, and all nations, that your peace would be
manifest in every corner of the earth.
Come Lord
Jesus, and hear our
prayer.
In your Kingdom, O
Lord, you bring your people safety and comfort. We pray for the sick, the
suffering, and those in distress of any kind (especially…); that you would heal
all injuries, comfort all grief, and settle all wrongs.
Come Lord
Jesus, and hear our
prayer.
Your great works of
redemption, O God, span the ages. We pray for those who rejoice this week (as
they celebrate their birthday, especially… and anniversaries…) that they might
be filled with joy and gladness.
Come Lord
Jesus, and hear our
prayer.
In the fullness of
time, O God, you sent your son, to be born of our sister Mary. And his name was
Emmanuel: God With Us. We thank you for your Presence with us, and we pray that
you might be always present with those whom we love but see no longer.
(Especially…)
Come Lord
Jesus, and hear our
prayer.
Come among us O God,
and hear our prayers; so that when your Son Jesus comes among riding on a cloud
and with great power and might, we might come to adore him. Amen.
