A – Relying on the promise of God, we pray boldly for the world, the church, and all in need.
[Short pause]
A – Gracious God, in the humility of Jesus we see a true picture of your glory: not overwhelming, but inviting; not overpowering, but serving. Give us the grace to follow in the same way.
[Silence]
In your unbounded mercy,
C – Hear our prayer.
A – Gracious God, in the humility of Jesus we encounter your patience with the misunderstanding crowd. Open us to our own misconceptions, that we may change direction.
[Silence]
In your unbounded mercy,
C – Hear our prayer.
A – Gracious God, in the humility of Jesus we catch a glimpse of suffering love beyond comprehension. Pour this same love into our hearts, that we may share your compassion with our suffering world.
[Silence]
In your unbounded mercy,
C – Hear our prayer.
A – Gracious God, in the humility of Jesus we hear your call to follow, to serve, and even to die. Strengthen the faith of your church, that we may embrace the opportunities which surround us.
[Silence]
In your unbounded mercy,
C – Hear our prayer.
A – Gracious God, in the humility of Jesus we experience your willingness to join us in our pain, our illness, and our distress. Give us the willingness to do the same for those who suffer around us, especially those we name before you.
[Silence]
In your unbounded mercy,
C – Hear our prayer.
A – Gracious God, in the humility of Jesus we are challenged to let go of all things for the sake of the cross. Give us the humble faith we need, to go where you call us to go.
[Silence]
In your unbounded mercy,
C – Hear our prayer.
P – Into your hands we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C – Amen.
Rick Pryce 