Here’s a thoughtful prayer of intercession from Ann Siddall
at the Stillpoint Spirituality Centre and
Faith Community.
Prayer of
Intercession
(inspired by Romans
8:26-27, Luke 11:5-13, Luke 18:2-8)
People of God, as we come to prayer
let us remember that we do not
have to twist the arm of a reluctant God
to seek good things for this world,
nor find ways to persuade a distant God
to come near and listen to us.
Let us remember that as we pray
we kneel alongside Jesus Christ,
in the presence of God,
with the help of the Spirit.
So let us bring to mind now
those people who are in need of our prayers:
those who are ill, or anxious;
those who are lonely or sad;
those who are despairing or defeated;
those who are hungry or homeless;
those whose relationships are breaking apart;
those who are bullied or abused;
those who cannot find work;
and those who are over-worked.
In silence now, let us make our own specific prayers
for those on our hearts and minds today.
(silence)
In the presence of God,
alongside Jesus Christ,
with help from the Spirit
may we go into this week
to live out our prayers through our lives.
Amen.
~ written by Ann Siddall, Stillpoint Spirituality Centre and
Faith community. http://www.stillpointsa.org.au/prayer/prayers-and-liturgies/
