Prayers of the People: Easter 6 C


Here’s a prayer of intercession for the sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C.  It comes from the Presbyterian Church of Canada website.

Prayer of Intercession for Easter 6 C

God of new possibilities,
we give thanks for your constant reminder
that you have a vision for our world
that far exceeds our present realities. 

You call us up out of our cynicism, apathy and fear
to keep our eyes on the life you would have us live. 

We are grateful for the courage and determination
you make available to us to sustain our efforts
to work for better relationships, justice and peace. 
Help us to find the language and the courage
to share our own faith stories with each other,
and to be open and honest and humble in all of our interactions. 

God, we pray for our world and those nations
where violence and tyranny cause so much suffering. 

We pray for people driven out of their homes and their homelands,
and struggle to survive in refugee camps. 

We pray for those who do not have enough food to sustain them
or water to quench their thirst. 

We pray for those who are victims of slavery,
even in this 21st century;

God, we feel so helpless at times. 
Help us to enact your command
to love and to feed your sheep. 

For those who are suffering in body, mind or spirit,
we ask for healing and peace. 
Be our light in this world, God. 
In Jesus’ name we pray; Amen.

~ from the Presbyterian Church in Canada website. http://presbyterian.ca/worship/