Here’s
a prayer of intercession inspired by the baptism of Jesus at the Jordan
River. It was written by Rick Pryce.
Prayer of Intercession
(inspired by Mark 1:9-11, Matthew 3:13-17, Luke 3:21-23)
Celebrating
the coming of the One who brings the reign of God to all people, let us pray
for the world God loves, the Church God calls, and all people according to
their needs, saying, Lord, in your mercy,
and responding, Hear our prayer.
God
of light and darkness,
through
water and Word
you
shine your light into the darkness of our lives.
We
give thanks for this incredible gift.
Lord,
in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Hear our prayer.
God
of love and hate,
your
love comes in spite of our animosity;
you
bring reconciliation to those who are divided.
We
pray for better relations between Canada and its native peoples.
Strengthen
us to be peacemakers.
Lord,
in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Hear our prayer.
God
of hope and fear,
you
walk with us through the challenges which surround us.
Wash
away our anxiety by your promised presence,
and
set us free from despair. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Hear our prayer.
God
of church and world,
in
baptism you unify yourself with our world,
and
bring your reign into being.
Keep
us from seeing your love as a hiding place.
Motivate
us to infuse the world with your justice. Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Hear our prayer.
God
of health and illness,
there
is nothing that separates us from your love.
Inspire
us to bring your health to the sick,
your
encouragement to the discouraged,
your
promise to the dying,
especially
those we name before you now.
[Long pause]
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
[Long pause]
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
God
of life and death,
all
that exists is from you, and for you.
Enable
us to trust your baptismal promise,
and
serve this hurting world.
Lord,
in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Hear our prayer.
God
who shines in the darkness,
receive
these prayers and the prayers of our hearts,
in
the name of the one who is your light,
Jesus
Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Amen.
~ written by Rick Pryce, and posted on Rick
Pryce. http://rickpryce.wordpress.com/
