Category: Prayer of the Week

Almighty and ever-living God, who in your divine wisdom reveals a future of peace and justice,
and in your mercy calls us to be ever watchful for the coming of your Son;
grant us grace this Advent season to cast off the works of darkness and live in the light of your kingdom.
May our hearts be prepared through righteous deeds and fervent prayer,
so that when Christ comes again in glory,
we may joyfully welcome him and enter into the fullness of your everlasting peace.
Amen

Eternal God, whose Son Jesus Christ was revealed as King upon the cross,
reigning through humility and sacrifice.
Grant us grace, we pray, to acknowledge his sovereignty in all things.
Empower us through your Spirit to embody his love, to serve those in need,
and to bear witness to his kingdom of justice and peace, until he comes again in glory.
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Gracious God, whose love unites your people in every place and generation,
strengthen us to stand firm when faith is tested,
and to work together with steadfast hearts for what is right.
As we break one bread and share one cup, may we be renewed in the hope of your kingdom,
and in the fellowship of all who follow Christ across the world;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
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God of all comfort and hope, you call us to seek peace and pursue it.
As we remember the cost of conflict, turn our hearts toward your vision of a world made whole.
Grant us courage to resist the ways of violence and despair.
Give us imagination to build what is broken, and perseverance to sow seeds of reconciliation
in our homes, our communities, and our world.
Strengthen us by your Spirit, that we may live as witnesses to the promise of your kingdom,
where swords are turned to ploughshares and all tears are wiped away. Through Jesus Christ our Lord,
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God of all the saints, you call us to grow in faith, abound in love,
and seek your presence with open hearts.
As you welcomed Zacchaeus and transformed his life, so welcome us and renew us by your grace.
Grant us courage to persevere in hope, wisdom to follow in the footsteps of those who have gone before,
and compassion to serve our neighbours with joy.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
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Creator God, you formed rivers to nourish the earth and placed us in your garden to till and keep it.
Forgive us where we have failed in our stewardship and ignored the cries of creation.
Stir in us the courage to act with justice, the humility to learn from the young,
and the wisdom to care for all that you have made.
Let our gratitude bear fruit in action, for the sake of your world and all its creatures.
Through Jesus Christ, who walked your earth and loved it well.
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Holy One, who calls prophets to heed the whisper of sacred wind,
and artists to render the unseen in strokes of light and longing –
I thank you for the grace to serve: for the ministry you entrusted to my care,
for the imagination you stirred within me, for the witness you shaped through the contours of my life.
As I step into a new season, may your Spirit go before me like dawn breaking over quiet hills.
And may those I leave behind be stirred to follow you
with courage that sings, creativity that dances, and joy that endures.
Through Jesus Christ, our companion on the road, our guide through shadow and light.
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God of steadfast love, as we step into a new week, we remember Jesus, risen, present, and powerful.
Fill us with the courage to stand firm in faith, to speak truth with gentleness,
and to return always to gratitude.
Let us marvel at your mercy each day and send us out as people who have been made whole,
ready to serve and praise you in all we do through Christ our Lord.
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Gracious God, you inspire us with your Spirit,
granting wisdom, skill, and understanding to accomplish every good work you have prepared for us.
As you filled Bezalel and Oholiab with creative gifts for your sanctuary,
so fill us with your grace, that we may use our talents for your glory.
Remind us that we were once far off, but now, by your mercy, we are brought near through Christ.
Make us living examples of your handiwork, created anew in Jesus
for the good works you have called us to do.
Through him who unites us and gives life, Jesus Christ our Lord.
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God of all goodness, we thank you for your steadfast love
and the gift of contentment that comes from trusting in you.
As we step into the week ahead, fill our hearts with gratitude for your daily mercies
and guide our steps in faith.
Help us to seek your will above all else, to be generous with what we have,
and to find joy in serving others.
Keep us mindful of your presence and faithful to your call,
so that our lives may reflect your grace and hope,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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God of peace, you have made us one family in Christ,
called us from many traditions, and sent us to serve together in your world.
Grant us, we pray, the courage to keep our covenant, the grace to forgive and heal,
and the hope to persevere in faith,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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God of grace and mercy,
we thank you for disregarding our foolishness and teaching us your holy wisdom.
Instil in us the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus,
who rejoices whenever what was lost is found.
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Gracious God, you call us to follow your Son with open hearts and willing spirits,
and to forgive as we have been forgiven.
Send your Holy Spirit to guide our steps, so that we may walk in the costly way of love,
welcoming one another as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Grant us courage to surrender what holds us back, and faith to trust your grace each day,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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God of steadfast love, you call us to walk in faith and to trust your guiding hand.
As we enter this new week, give us courage to lay aside every burden
and fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer of our faith.
Shape us by your wisdom; make our hearts steady and generous, shining with your light in all we do.
Teach us to welcome your loving discipline and to find joy in following your ways.
Strengthen us to run with perseverance, that our lives may reflect your justice, mercy, and hope
for we ask in Jesus Mighty name.

Amen

God of Mercy, we thank you for the gift of life and for every new day you set before us.
Fill our hearts with gratitude for your constant love and mercy.
As we step into the week ahead, grant us your grace to walk in faith,
to serve with kindness, and to live as reflections of your compassion.
Guide our words and actions and keep us mindful of your presence in all we do.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen