God of salvation,
who sent your Son to seek out and save what is lost,
hear our prayers
on behalf of those who are lost in our day,
receiving these petitions and thanksgivings
with your unending compassion.
O God, we give you thanks
For all the blessings of this life
For family, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and strangers,
Who nurture us so that the love of God may grow in us.
We pray that your love, your word, like a seed,
May grow to produce good fruit in us.
You hear us calling,
You hear us calling,
Abba Father
We pray for the leaders of various nations and cities,
That they may lead with strong hearts, gentle hands, and generous spirits,
With compassion and mercy,
With wisdom and grace.
May our leaders reflect your will, guiding their actions and decisions.
May your love be like a seed, taking root and growing strong.
You hear us calling,
You hear us calling,
Abba Father
We pray for those who serve in harm’s way,
For those who live in dangerous places,
Those who live in areas of war and strife,
Those who live in fear,
For those who carry the anxiety of unemployment,
Questioning how they will pay their bills or buy food,
For all who struggle to find dignity in life.
Grant that your grace would bring peace and safety to all people.
O God, we pray for those among us who suffer from any illness or dis-ease,
Whether of mind, body, or spirit.
Restore them, and all those we carry in our hearts, by your love
to fullness of health, soundness of mind, and joy in their spirits.
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
We pray for the city of Tulsa
and the rising number of violent crimes across our neighborhoods.
Grant us a readiness to share the burdens of our community,
A willingness to attempt solutions to social problems,
And the zeal to join in efforts for the common good.
Put an end to gun violence wherever it rears its ugly head,
And help us to trust in your justice and mercy over and against
The myth of redemptive violence.
O God, we pray for our law enforcement officers,
that you would keep them from the temptations
To apply force improperly,
To use their authority unwisely,
To rely on the instruments of coercion exclusively.
Give them strength as our defenders
Give them gentleness when they serve those who are hurt or neglected
Give them sympathy for those whom they serve.
May your love be like a seed, taking root and growing strong.
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Redeeming Sustainer,
visit your people
and pour out your strength and courage upon us,
that we may hurry to make you welcome
not only in our concern for others,
but by serving them
generously and faithfully in your name.
All of this we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy