Lord God,

We have sinned against You

in our thoughts, our words, and our actions.

We bring all these deeds before You

and pray for the healing of our hearts and minds.

We turn to You in heartfelt repentance.

There is only One who walked this earth who was perfect –

our Lord, Jesus – who rescued us from our sin.

We pray that we honor You with every breath we take,

in thankfulness for our restoration.

In Jesus’ holy name,

Amen.   

Father God,

We look forward to the day

when we will see You face to face.

Until then, Lord, help us to see You

in the beauty of Your creation

and in the faces of those we encounter.

May we learn to recognize Your ways

by studying Your word.

May we use our time, talents and treasures

to help others to see You and know You.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Holy Father,

We thank You for Your son, Jesus,

who came to earth in the flesh;

who felt what we feel yet lived without sin,

and who died for our salvation.

We thank You for Jesus’ resurrection;

that He has prepared a place for us

with You in paradise.

As we watch injustice and evil

run rampant in this world,

help us to focus on You.

May we look for You where You are –

in the love we share,

in the beauty of Your creation,

and in the righteousness of those who show You honor.

As Christ lives, may we live a resurrected life –

dead to sin, but alive in Christ, in whose name we pray.

Amen.

Lord God,

We praise our humble Savior, Jesus, who rode a lowly colt.

We pray that through our behavior –

our attitude of love and forgiveness –

we would pave the way for His return.

Let nothing stand in our way of joyfully proclaiming,

“Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!”

Amen.

Holy Father,

As residents of this world, we desire wealth that we believe

brings comfort and security. But such riches are fleeting.

We pray for an increase in our spiritual wealth;

that we would be filled with the gifts of the spirit,

and that we would put these gifts to good use.

May we serve, give, and teach.

May we be given wisdom and knowledge.

May we prophesy and heal.

And all this not by our own power,

but by the power of Your Holy Spirit and in the name

of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ.

Amen.