God Of Courage And Integrity...
Intercession
Prayers usually include these concerns and may follow this sequence:
The Church of Christ Creation, human society, the Sovereign and those in authority The local community Those who suffer The communion of saints
These responses may be used:
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
God of courage and integrity, your Church has led the world in fighting the evil of oppression on many occasions. But at other times, your Church has colluded with evil, perhaps because it's sometimes difficult to distinguish between authority and evil. We, the members, are your Church. We are your arms and legs, your mouth and your heart. Give us such a passion for justice and truth that we may never close our eyes to that which is wrong, but may always strive to be in the forefront of the fight against evil.
God of courage and integrity, some societies appear to be peaceful, but are actually ruled by fear. Those who stand up against the regime may be imprisoned or tortured, or may simply disappear without trace. Give strength and courage to those who must live under government imposed restrictions, and may they cease to be invisible in the eyes of the rest of the world. May those organisations like Amnesty International which work for justice and human rights, be fully supported by those of us who live in freedom.
God of courage and integrity, a right attitude and acceptance of equality begins at home. May we care for each other as you have always cared for us. May we respect each other as you have always respected us. May we never collude simply for the sake of a peaceful life, but may we face sin and evil even in the small way it affects us, knowing that depths of depravity can arise in the first instance from insignificant sins. And may we alwys show the deepest of love and affection for our children, so that they may grow up with the confidence to build a better world.
God of courage and integrity, violence and hidden anger and hatred result in a sickness in society. We ask you to heal that sickness, and offer ourselves as ambassadors in that process. We hold within your presence all those who are sick from whatever cause, asking for your healing touch, naming before you especially....
God of courage and integrity, our courage is called upon most strongly in bereavement. When someone we love dies, the world seems to come crashing down around our ears. We ask your strength for those of our friends who have recently lost someone they love, especially ... and those for whom this time of year marks a sad anniversary, especially....
Merciful Father,
Accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
The Church of Christ Creation, human society, the Sovereign and those in authority The local community Those who suffer The communion of saints
These responses may be used:
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
God of courage and integrity, your Church has led the world in fighting the evil of oppression on many occasions. But at other times, your Church has colluded with evil, perhaps because it's sometimes difficult to distinguish between authority and evil. We, the members, are your Church. We are your arms and legs, your mouth and your heart. Give us such a passion for justice and truth that we may never close our eyes to that which is wrong, but may always strive to be in the forefront of the fight against evil.
God of courage and integrity, some societies appear to be peaceful, but are actually ruled by fear. Those who stand up against the regime may be imprisoned or tortured, or may simply disappear without trace. Give strength and courage to those who must live under government imposed restrictions, and may they cease to be invisible in the eyes of the rest of the world. May those organisations like Amnesty International which work for justice and human rights, be fully supported by those of us who live in freedom.
God of courage and integrity, a right attitude and acceptance of equality begins at home. May we care for each other as you have always cared for us. May we respect each other as you have always respected us. May we never collude simply for the sake of a peaceful life, but may we face sin and evil even in the small way it affects us, knowing that depths of depravity can arise in the first instance from insignificant sins. And may we alwys show the deepest of love and affection for our children, so that they may grow up with the confidence to build a better world.
God of courage and integrity, violence and hidden anger and hatred result in a sickness in society. We ask you to heal that sickness, and offer ourselves as ambassadors in that process. We hold within your presence all those who are sick from whatever cause, asking for your healing touch, naming before you especially....
God of courage and integrity, our courage is called upon most strongly in bereavement. When someone we love dies, the world seems to come crashing down around our ears. We ask your strength for those of our friends who have recently lost someone they love, especially ... and those for whom this time of year marks a sad anniversary, especially....
Merciful Father,
Accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
