PRAYERS, INTERCESSIONS, AND THANKSGIVINGS
For the Holy Spirit
Almighty and everlasting God, of Your great mercy in Jesus
Christ You have granted us forgiveness of sin and all things pertaining to life
and godliness. Send us Your Holy Spirit that He may so rule our hearts that we,
being ever mindful of Your fatherly mercy, may serve You in holiness and
pureness of living and may give You continual thanks for all Your goodness;
through Jesus Christ, our Lord, (181)
0 Lord God, heavenly Father, we give You thanks that of Your
great goodness and mercy Your only-begotten Son became incarnate to redeem us
from sin and everlasting death. Enlighten our hearts by Your Holy Spirit that
we may forever give You thanks for Your grace and be strengthened in all times
of tribulation and temptation; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (182)
Almighty God, send Your Holy Spirit into our hearts that He
may rule and direct us according to Your will, comfort us in all our
temptations and afflictions, defend us from all error, and lead us into all
truth that we, being steadfast in faith, may increase in all good works and in
the end obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord,
O Lord God, heavenly Father, You gave Your only Son to die
for our sins and to rise again for our justification. By Your Holy Spirit grant
us newness of life that through the power of Christ's resurrection we may dwell
with Him forever; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, (i 84)
O Lord God, heavenly Father, by the blessed light of Your divine Word You have led us to the knowledge of Your Son. Grant us the grace of Your Holy Spirit that we may ever walk in the light of Your truth and, rejoicing with sure confidence in Christ, our Savior, be brought unto everlasting salvation; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord,
Lord God, heavenly Father, let Your Holy Spirit dwell in us
that He may enlighten and lead us into all truth and evermore defend us from
all adversities; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, (186)
For divine guidance
Almighty and ever-living God, You make us both to will and
to do those things that are good and acceptable in Your sight. Let Your
fatherly hand ever guide us and Your Holy Spirit ever be with us to direct us
in the knowledge and obedience of Your Word that we may obtain everlasting
life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, (187)
Faith, hope, and love
Almighty God, grant us a steadfast faith in Jesus Christ, a
cheerful hope in Your mercy, and a sincere love for You and one another;
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (190)
Heavenly Father, God of all grace, govern our hearts that we
may never forget Your blessings but steadfastly thank and praise You for all
Your goodness in th: life until, with all Your saints, we praise You eternally
in Your heavenly king¬dom; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (191)
Grace to use our gifts
Lord God Almighty, even as You bless Your servants with
various and unique gifts of the Holy Spirit, continue to grant us the grace to
use them always to Your honor and glory; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (192)
For guidance in our calling
Lord God, You have called Your servants to ventures of which
we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown.
Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go but only
that Your hand is leading us and Your love supporting us; through Jesus Christ,
our Lord. (193)
Christian vocation
Heavenly Father, grant Your mercy and grace to Your people
in their many and various callings. Give them patience, and strengthen them in
their Christian voca¬tion of witness to the world and of service to their
neighbor in Christ's name; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (194)
Against the love of money
Almighty God, heavenly Father, You have called us to be Your
children and heirs of Your gracious promises in Christ Jesus. Grant us Your
Holy Spirit that we may forsake all covetous desires and the inordinate love of
riches. Deliver us from the pursuit of passing things that we may seek the
kingdom of Your Son and trust in His righteousness and so find blessedness and
peace; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (195)
Proper use of wealth
Almighty God, all that we possess is from Your loving hand.
Give us grace that we may honor You with all we own, always remembering the
account we must one day give to Jesus Christ, our Lord. (196)
Proper use of leisure
O God, give us times of refreshment and peace in the course
of this busy life. Grant that we may so use our leisure to rebuild our bodies
and renew our minds that we may be opened to the goodness of Your creation;
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (197)
Newness of life in Christ
Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works
of darkness and put upon ourselves the armor of light now in the time of this
mortal life in which Your Son, Jesus Christ, came to visit us in great
humility, that in the Last Day, when He shall come again in glorious majesty to
judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through
Jesus Christ, our Lord. (198)
Likeness to Christ
O God, by the patient suffering of Your only-begotten Son
You have beaten down the pride of the old enemy. Now help us, we humbly pray,
rightly to treasure in our hearts all that our Lord has of His goodness borne
for our sake that following His blessed example we may bear with patience all
that is adverse to us; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (199)
For steadfast faith
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, because of Your tender
love toward us sinners You have given us Your Son that, believing in Him, we
might have everlasting life. Continue to grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may
remain steadfast in this faith to the end and finally come to life everlasting;
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (200)
Thanksgiving to God
Lord God, heavenly Father, from Your hand we receive all
good gifts and by Your grace we are guarded from all evil. Grant us Your Holy
Spirit that, acknowledging with our whole heart Your boundless goodness, we may
now and evermore thank and praise You for Your loving-kindness and tender
mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (201)
For a right knowledge of Christ
Almighty God, whom to know is everlasting life, grant us
perfectly to know Your Son, Jesus Christ, to be the way, the truth, and the
life, that following His steps we may steadfastly walk in the way that leads to
eternal life; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord. (202)
Before the study of God's Word
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, without Your help our
labor is useless, and without Your light our search is in vain. Invigorate our
study of Your holy Word that, by due diligence and right discernment, we may
establish ourselves and others in Your holy faith; through Jesus Christ, our
Lord. (203)
For spiritual renewal
Almighty God, You gave Your only-begotten Son to take our
nature upon Himself. Grant that we, Your adopted children by grace, may daily
be renewed by Your Holy Spirit; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (204)
Almighty God, grant that we, who have been redeemed from the
old life of sin by our Baptism into the death and resurrection of Your Son,
Jesus Christ, may be renewed by Your Holy Spirit to live in righteousness and
true holiness; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (205)
God of love, through Your Son You have commanded us to love
one another. By the guidance of Your Word and Spirit, deliver us from
impenitence and teach us the truth that we might confess our sins, receive Your
forgiveness, and be reconciled to one another; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
(206)
For deliverance from sin
We implore You, O Lord, in Your kindness to show us Your
great mercy that we may be set free from our sins and rescued from the punishments
that we rightfully deserve; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (207)
For aid against temptation
O God, You justify the ungodly and desire not the death of
the sinner. Graciously assist us by Your heavenly aid and evermore shield us
with Your protection, that no temptation may separate us from Your love in
Christ Jesus, our Lord. (208)
In times of temptation
Almighty and everlasting God, through Your Son You have
promised us forgiveness of sins and everlasting life. Govern our hearts by Your
Holy Spirit that in our daily need, and especially in all time of temptation,
we may seek Your help and, by a true and lively faith in Your Word, obtain all
that You have promised; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord. (209)
For control of the tongue
We pray You, O Lord, to keep our tongues from evil and our
lips from speaking deceit, that as Your holy angels continuously sing praises
to You in heaven, so may we at all times glorify You on earth; through Jesus
Christ, our Lord. (210)
For purity
Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires
known, and from whom no secrets are hidden, cleanse the thoughts of our hearts
by the inspiration of Your Holy Spirit that we may perfectly love You and
worthily magnify Your holy name; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (211)
For faithfulness
Lord God, we thank You that You have taught us what You
would have us believe and do. Help us by Your Holy Spirit, for the sake of
Jesus Christ, to hold fast Your Word in hearts that You have cleansed that
thereby we may be made strong in faith and perfect in holiness and be comforted
in life and death; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (212)
Innocence of Life
O God, whose strength is made perfect in weakness, put to
death in us all vices and so strengthen us by Your grace that by the innocence
of our lives and the constancy of our faith, even unto death, we may glorify
Your holy name; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (213)
Grace to love and serve God
O God, through the grace of Your Holy Spirit You pour the
gifts of love into the hearts of Your faithful people. Grant Your servants
health both of mind and body that they may love You with their whole heart and
with their whole strength perform those things that are pleasing to You;
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (214)
For those who care for others
Most merciful Father, You have committed to our love and
care our fellow human beings and their necessities. Graciously be with and
prosper all those who serve the sick and those in need. Let their service be
abundantly blessed as they bring relief to the suffering, comfort to the
sorrowing, and peace to the dying. Grant them the knowledge that inasmuch as
they do it unto the least of the Master's brethren, they do it unto Him;
through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord. (215)
For humility
O God, You resist the proud and give grace to the humble.
Grant us true humility after the likeness of Your only Son that we may never be
arrogant and prideful and thus provoke Your wrath, but in all lowliness be made
partakers of the gifts of Your grace; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (216)
For patience
O God, by the patient endurance of Your only-begotten Son
You beat down the pride of the old enemy. Help us to treasure rightly in our
hearts what our Lord has borne for our sakes that, after His example, we may
bear with patience those things that are adverse to us; through Jesus Christ,
our Lord. (217)
Answer to prayer
Almighty God, since You have granted us the favor to call on
You with one accord and have promised that where two or three are gathered
together in Your name You are in the midst of them, fulfill now the prayers of
Your servants, granting us in this world knowledge of Your truth and in the
world to come life everlasting; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (218)
For a blessed death
Almighty God, grant Your unworthy servants Your grace, that
in the hour of our death the adversary may not prevail against us, but that we
may be found worthy of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (220)
Blessedness of heaven
Almighty, everlasting God, You gave Your only Son to be a
High Priest of good things to come. Grant unto us, Your unworthy servants, to
have our share in the company of the blessed for all eternity; through Jesus
Christ, our Lord. (221)
Hope of eternal life in Christ
Almighty, everlasting God, Your Son has assured forgiveness
of sins and deliverance from eternal death. Strengthen us by Your Holy Spirit
that our faith in Christ may increase daily and that we may hold fast to the
hope that on the Last Day we shall be raised in glory to eternal life; through
Jesus Christ, our Lord. (222)
CIVIL REALM
Good government
Eternal Lord, ruler of all, graciously regard those who have
been set in positions of authority among us that, guided by Your Spirit, they
may be high in purpose, wise in counsel, firm in good resolution, and
unwavering in duty, that under them we may be governed quietly and peaceably;
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (223)
For the nation
Almighty God, You have given us this good land as our
heritage. Grant that we remember Your generosity and constantly do Your will.
Bless our land with honest industry, truthful education, and an honorable way
of life. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion, from pride and
arrogance, and from every evil course of action. Grant that we, who came from
many nations with many different languages, may become a united people. Support
us in defending our liberties, and give those to whom we have entrusted the
authority of government the spirit of wisdom, that there may be justice and
peace in our land. When times are prosperous, may our hearts be thankful, and
in troubled times do not let our trust in You fail; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
(224)
Responsible citizenship
Lord, keep this nation under Your care. Bless the leaders of
our land that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to the
other nations of the earth. Grant that we may choose trustworthy leaders,
contribute to wise decisions for the general welfare, and serve You faithfully
in our generation; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (225)
For responsible leaders
O merciful Father in heaven, from You comes all rule and
authority over the nations of the world for the punishment of evildoers and for
the praise of those who do well. Graciously regard Your servants, those who
make, administer, and judge the laws of this nation, and look in mercy upon all
the rulers of the earth. Grant that all who receive the sword as Your servants
may bear it according to Your command. Enlighten and defend them, and grant
them wisdom and understanding that under their peaceable governance Your people
may be guarded and directed in righteousness, quietness, and unity. Protect and
prolong their lives that we with them may show forth the praise of Your name;
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (226)
Collect for peace
O God, from whom come all holy desires, all good counsels,
and all just works, give to us, Your servants, that peace which the world
cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey Your commandments and also that
we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may live in peace and
quietness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with
You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (227)
In times of war
Almighty God, You alone can establish lasting peace. Forgive
our sins, we implore You, and deliver us from the hands of our enemies that we,
being strengthened by Your defense, may be preserved from all danger and
glorify You for the restoration of tranquility in our land; through the merits
of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior. (228)
For peace in the world
Heavenly Father, God of all concord, it is Your gracious
will that Your children on earth live together in harmony and peace. Defeat the
plans of all those who would stir up violence and strife, destroy the weapons
of those who delight in war and bloodshed, and, according to Your will, end all
conflicts in the world. Teach us to examine our hearts that we may recognize
our own inclination toward envy, malice, hatred, and enmity. Help us, by Your
Word and Spirit, to search our hearts and to root out the evil that would lead
to strife and discord, so that in our lives we may be at peace with all people.
Fill us with zeal for the work of Your Church and the proclamation of the
Gospel of Jesus Christ, which alone can bring that peace which is beyond all
understanding; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (229)
For our enemies in times of war
Forgive, we implore You, O Lord, our enemies, and so change
their hearts that they may walk with us in sincerity and peace; through Jesus
Christ, our Lord. (230)
For peace in times or war
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, defend us,
Your humble servants, from all the assaults of our enemies that we, surely
trusting in Your defense, may not fear the power of any adversary but may
rejoice in Your abiding protection; through the might of Jesus Christ, our
Lord. (231)
Following an uprising, conflict, or war
Gracious God and Father, though Your Son, Jesus Christ, came
to bring us Your heavenly peace, violence and conflict still rage among Your
children on earth. We thank You that in Your mercy and goodness You have caused
recent violence [in location 1 to come to an end. Bring a restoration of calm
and security, and heal the wounds that have been inflicted. Preserve the peace
that has come so that what has been laid waste and made desolate can again be
planted and built up. Open Your fatherly heart and bountiful hand to help all
in need. Grant that we all may live together in unity and peace, and let all
hatred and ill will be remembered no more. Give us that peace which the world
cannot give, and grant us grace that, delivered from all conflict and strife,
we may live in harmony and safety, and finally, having gained the eternal rest
of the saints in glory, may praise and bless, worship and glorify You forever;
through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and forever. (232)
Armed forces of our nation
Lord God of hosts, stretch forth Your almighty arm to
strengthen and protect those who serve in the armed forces of our country.
Support them in times of war, and in times of peace keep them from all evil,
giving them courage and loyalty. Grant that in all things they may serve with
integrity and with honor; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (233)
Industry and commerce
Lord Jesus Christ, as once You shared in our human toil and
thus hallowed the work of our hands, bless and prosper those who maintain the
industries and service sectors of this land. Give them a right regard for their
labors, and grant them the just reward for their work that they may find joy in
serving You and in supplying our needs; for You live and reign with the Father
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (234)
Agriculture
Almighty God, You bless the earth to make it fruitful,
bringing forth in abundance whatever is needed for the support of our lives.
Prosper the work of farmers and all those who labor to bring food to our table.
Grant them seasonable weather that they may gather in the fruits of the earth
in abundance and proclaim Your goodness with thanksgiving; through Jesus
Christ, our Lord. (235)
Time of drought
O God, most merciful Father, without Your care and
preservation all things wither and die. Open the windows of heaven and send
bountiful rain on us to revive and renew the land. Graciously hear our prayer
that we may praise and glorify Your name forever and ever; through Jesus Christ,
our Lord. (236)
Times of unseasonable weather
Lord God, gracious and merciful Father, because You have
promised that You will hear us when we bring You our cares, we implore You not
to deal with us according to our sins but according to Your mercy. Send
seasonable weather so that in due time the earth may yield her increase. Remind
us ever to receive with thanks our daily bread, trusting You as our gracious
God; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (237)
Thanksgiving for rain
Most gracious God and Father, we thank and praise You for
sending rain to water the earth, causing it to be fruitful and to bring forth
food in plenteous supply. Teach us ever to remember that we do not live on
bread alone in order that we may receive Your blessings with thanksgiving and
Your Word with grateful hearts; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (238)
HOME AND FAMILY
For home and family
Visit, O Lord, the homes in which Your people dwell, and
keep all harm and danger far from them. Grant that we may dwell together in
peace under the protection of Your holy angels, sharing eternally in Your
blessings; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (239)
For those to be joined in holy matrimony
Heavenly Father, You established matrimony and desire that
it be kept holy. Behold with Your favor
name and name , who intend to have their union blessed
by Your Church (on date ). Grant them
Your grace that they may begin their wedded life in You, live according to Your
Word, and rejoice in Your strong love and enduring blessing; through Jesus
Christ, our Lord. (240)
Holy God, gracious Father, You established the marriage
covenant and desire that we keep it holy. We pray Your blessing upon name
and name , who have pledged
their loving commitment to each other. Help them to prepare for their exchange
of vows that with You as their God they may live in marriage to Your honor and
their blessing; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (241)
O Lord God, at the creation of Adam and Eve You instituted
and blessed marriage as the union of a man and a woman and commanded that it be
held in honor by all. Grant Your blessings to all married couples
(especially names ) that their life
together may be blessed with wisdom, purity, self-sacrifice, and love; through
Jesus Christ, our Lord. (242)
Most gracious God, we give thanks for the joy and blessings
that You grant to husbands and wives. Assist them always by Your grace that
with true fidelity and steadfast love they may honor and keep their marriage
vows, grow in love toward You and for each other, and come at last to the
eternal joys that You have promised; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (243)
For those who are separated
Father of mercies and God of all consolation, come to the
aid of those who are separated. Give them the power of Your Holy Spirit to
attend to the counsel of Your Word that, finding a renewed unity of purpose in
their marriage, they may be reconciled to one another; through Jesus Christ,
our Lord. (244)
Estranged and divorced
Look with mercy, O Lord, on Your servants for whom the bond
of wedded love and faithfulness has been broken. Where they have sinned, grant
them repentance that they may receive Your forgiveness and live in the mercy of
Your healing power; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (245)
Care of children
Almighty God, heavenly Father, You have blessed us with the
joy and care of children. Give us calm strength and patient wisdom that, as
they grow in years, we may teach them to love whatever is just and true and
good, following the example of our Savior, Jesus Christ, our Lord. (246)
For young persons
Gracious Father, Your Son grew in wisdom and stature and in
favor with God and all people. Bless, guide, and govern the children and young
people of Your Church by Your Holy Spirit, that they may grow in grace and in
the knowledge of Your Word. Grant that they may serve You well and usefully,
developing their talents not for their own sakes but to Your glory and for the
welfare of their neighbor. Protect and defend them from all danger and harm,
giving Your holy angels charge over them; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (247)
Almighty God, gracious Father, You are without beginning and
without end, the Lord of all generations. Guide our youth that they may number
their days and to apply their hearts to eternal wisdom. By Your Word and Spirit
increase their faith. Lead them to make godly choices and ever to strive for
holiness of living, that they may faithfully serve You and finally come to the
joys of heaven; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (248)
Adoption of children
Merciful Father, because of Your great love revealed in
Christ, You called us to the household of faith in Your Son, Jesus, our Savior,
and chose us to be Your own dear children. Grant Your grace to all who have
adopted children that, finding in them a special blessing, they may nurture
them as Your chosen ones; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (249)
For children in crisis
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, be a source of strength
and hope for the children in our families. When they stray, protect them from
all danger and grant Your abiding presence. Guide them by Your Word into paths
of wisdom and righteousness, and send Your holy angels to watch over them, that
the evil one may have no power over them; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (250)
For the aged
Almighty God and gracious Father, in Your mercy look on
those whose increasing years bring them weakness, anxiety, distress, or
loneliness. Grant that they may always know care and respect, concern and
understanding. Grant them willing hearts to accept help and, as their strength
wanes, increase their faith with the constant assurance of Your love through
Jesus Christ, their Savior. (251)
Asking a blessing at mealtime
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of food You have
provided and for all those whose labor brings Your blessings to our table. We
pray that at this meal we may be strengthened for Your service and together may
await with joy the feast You have prepared for all the faithful in Your eternal
kingdom; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (252)
Lord God, Your gracious presence attends Your people
wherever they go. Be with those whose lives are in transition as they move from
a familiar home to a new community. Support them in times of challenge or
loneliness, and surround them with caring Christian people so that they may
find welcome and peace in their new location and joy in Your ongoing kindness
and love; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (253)
IN TIMES OF NEED
For the sick
O Father of mercies and God of all comfort, our only help in
time of need, look with favor upon Your servant(s) names) . Assure him/her/them of Your mercy, deliver him/her/them from the temptations of the evil one, and
give him/her/them patience and comfort
in his/her/their illness. If it please You, restore him/her/them to health, or give him/her/them grace to accept this tribulation with
courage and hope; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (254 alt.)
O Lord God, by the example of Your blessed Son, grant us
grace to accept patiently the sufferings of the present time in full assurance
of the glory that shall be revealed to us; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
(256)
Heavenly Father, ruler of all things, Your Son, our Savior
Jesus Christ, healed all manner of infirmities and cured all manner of
diseases. Mercifully help Your servant name in body and soul and, if it be Your
will, free him/her from his/her sickness
that, restored to health, he/she may with a thankful heart bless Your holy
name; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (257)
For a sick child
Almighty God, Father in heaven, watch over Your child name
now afflicted with sickness. Mercifully spare the life You have given.
Relieve his/her pain, guard him/her
from all danger, and restore
his/her health according to Your
gracious will, that he/she may be raised to a life of faithful service
to You; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (258)
Lord Jesus Christ, hear our prayers on behalf of Your
servant(s) names as _ he/she/thev undergoes(undergo) surgery. Bless him/her/them with faith in Your loving kindness and
protection. Endow the surgeon(s) and the medical team(s) with ability and skill
so that, according to Your will, this surgery may bring Your servant(s) to a
full restoration of health and strength; for You live and reign with the Father
and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. (259 alt.)
For those who have undergone surgery
Lord Jesus Christ, we thank and praise You for hearing our
prayers on behalf of Your servant name
, who has (successfully) undergone surgery, and for giving to the surgeon(s)
and the medical team(s) special skills to attend to his/her/their needs. According to Your good
pleasure, restore him/her/them fully to health and strength that we may
rejoice in Your gift of healing; for You live and reign with the Father and the
Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. (260)
For those who minister to the sick
Lord God, be with the doctors and nurses and all others who
minister to the needs of those who are ill. Through their wise and
compassionate service, grant relief to the suffering and hope to the afflicted
so that all may know of Your boundless care; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
(261)
For one near death
Eternal Father, You alone make the decisions concerning life
and death. We ask You to show mercy to Your servant name , whose death seems imminent. If it be
Your gracious will, restore
him/her and lengthen his/her
earthly life; but if not, keep
him/her in his/her
baptismal grace and in Your abiding care. Give him/her a repentant
heart, firm faith, and a lively hope. Let not the fear of death cause him/her
to waver in confidence and trust. At Your chosen time, grant him/her a peaceful departure and a joyous entrance
into everlasting life with the glorious company of all Your saints; through
Jesus Christ, our Savior. (262)
Lord God, maker of heaven and earth and giver of life, we
thank You for all the mercies You granted to our brother(s)/sister(s) ,
name(s) , during his/her/their
earthly life (lives), especially for calling
him/her/them to faith in Jesus
Christ. Comfort the survivors who mourn
his/her/their death(s) with the
hope of the glorious resurrection and a joyful reunion in heaven. Keep us
mindful that we are mortal so that we will ever be prepared to die in the faith
and finally receive the glory promised to all who trust in Your beloved Son,
Jesus Christ, our Lord. (263)
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of all
comfort, deal graciously with all those who mourn that, casting every care on
You, they may know the consolation of Your love; through Jesus Christ, our
Lord. (264)
Time of bereavement
Heavenly Father, into whose keeping we entrust our loved
ones, help us to look to You in our time of sorrow, remembering the cloud of
faithful witnesses with which we are surrounded. Grant that we may one day
share in the joys of those who now rest in Your presence; through Jesus Christ,
our Lord. (265)
At a sudden death
0 Lord God, by this sudden death of name(s) . You have shown that Your thoughts
are not our thoughts nor Your ways our ways. We thank You for the blessings of
body and soul that You bestowed on the departed. Comfort the members of his/her/their
family who mourn
his/her/their death, and assist
us ever to prepare for Your final summons when we will depart and be with
Christ in blessedness and glory; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord. (266)
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