Prayer for Others: A Generous Heart


Here is a prayer of intercession inspired by 2 Corinthians 9:6: “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, but whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”  It comes from the Giving in Grace website.

Prayer of Intercession
(inspired by 2 Corinthians 9:6)

Lord, in your word you teach us
that sparse sowing means meagre reaping;
give us generous hearts as we respond to your love.
Lord, in your mercy; hear our prayer.

Lord, you teach us that a generous heart
produces a bountiful harvest;
pour your love within us.
Lord, in your mercy; hear our prayer.

Lord, you teach us to pray for those who govern us;
bless all in positions of authority
who take decisions for the nations of your world.
Lord, in your mercy; hear our prayer.

Lord, you teach us to bring your healing
to the sick and suffering;
may your healing be upon those
whom we name before you now ...
Lord, in your mercy; hear our prayer.

As our Saviour taught us, so we pray
Our Father in heaven…. 

~ from “Giving in Grace: Liturgical Services – Matthew.” http://www.givingingrace.org/userfiles/files/Design/Matthew_liturgical_services.pdf