Trinity Lutheran Church at Prayer is designed to serve as a guide for daily prayer for the the people of Trinity (and anyone else who happens to stumble upon this page). Each week there will be a new file with the Readings for the Week, a theme prayer, synopsis of the lesson themes, a paragraph that applies the theme to our daily lives, questions for thought, etc. There will also be some suggested prayer concerns.
The Week preceding
Some Concerns for your Prayers
FOR OUR COUNTRY now that elections have been held, that citizens may hold elected leaders to the task of governing fairly and with integrity, according to the will of God for the good of our country, the freedom of our land, and the unifying of our populace. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Amen.
For relief from catastrophic flooding, destruction, and loss of life due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton: that first responders, rescue workers, and care providers are able to help those who have lost loved ones and property, and that protection and care may strengthen and comfort residents through rescue efforts, and that vital infrastructure may be restored quickly; God grant support and life-giving help to all those suffering. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. Amen.
For the division and malice in our land that has reached a flashpoint, that healing of body and mind may be found; that our nation may find a way to address our division in a helpful and healing conversation as we move toward the installation of elected officials into office and the agenda of new terms; Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers. Amen.
For peace in Israel and Gaza, healing of heart and mind and body for those grieving, suffering and wounded; for stability among nations to avoid global war and promote world peace. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For the leaders involved on both sides of all conflicts especially between Russia and Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas: Lord of the nations and ruler of all the earth, bring common sense and compassion to bear in the hearts and minds of those making decisions with regard to these wars, that peaceful resolutions may be sought and achieved, and especially that nuclear confrontation may be avoided. Bring peace and healing to those lands and comfort to those who grieve. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. Amen.
For peace in Ukraine: God of comfort and of peace, we pray for the people of Ukraine and Russia. Where there is oppression, establish freedom; where there is repression, promote truth. Let peace be restored to those lands that citizens may celebrate your compassion and deliverance and that your grace in Christ may be proclaimed to all. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Amen.
For civic leaders and the citizens whom they serve, that the Lord would extend peace to this sin-sick world, and that violence, injustice and wrongdoing would be undone as the will of God is carried out upon the earth, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy. Amen.
