Here’s a prayer of intercession
from Rev Dr David Graham and the Starters
for Sunday website.
Prayer of Intercession
God our Father, in whose eyes
all life is precious,
help us to value the worth of
every individual,
whom you have created in your
image.
We pray for victims of violence
or hatred,
especially people who have
suffered innocently.
May they find the healing of
body, mind or spirit which they need.
We ask that the causes of
division and hatred may be brought down.
Where there is prejudice
because of colour, language, religion or culture,
help us to see things through
the eyes of others,
and act towards them as we
would like to be treated ourselves.
We also pray for people who
have been the cause of hurts to others.
Enable them not only to admit
their mistakes,
but also to use their time and
energy for the benefit of others
and the welfare of society.
We pray for family
relationships in our society.
Thank you for those who are our
own families,
or who have been like family to
us.
Bless them with the love in
return which they themselves have shown.
We ask for your healing and
reconciling love
in family disputes or
misunderstandings.
We especially pray for children
and young people
caught up in problems not of
their making,
and for the anxiety and
tensions this may cause.
Give them good friends and wise
counselors,
and support from their peer
group and schools.
Loving God,
as we have promised you our
devoted service in words and prayer,
give us the strength of your
Holy Spirit
to enable us to keep our
promises,
for you are the source of our
lives and our strength.
~ written by Rev Dr David
Graham, and posted on the Church of Scotland’s Starters for Sunday website.
http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/
