March 29th 2020 Prayers of Intercession:
Lord, Our Father, you are faithful and good. We thank you for your promises to your people – to give us hope and a future. Thank you for the assurance of the Holy Spirit, telling us that you have come to us in Jesus Christ with the free gifts of forgiveness and life. Whisper your grace to us.
Forgive us the weakness of our faith – for our pessimism – after all that you have said and done and continue to do for us….
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek God’s will in all you do, and he will direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” (Psalm 32:8)
Lord, Our Father help us (Your children) to trust and obey your Word – to seek your way forward for our lives and your church -
Trust in the Lord, and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. (Psalm 37:3-6,)
Lord help us to put what we learn into practice this week – we commit the work that the day and the week will bring to you. Bless the work of our hands, knowing that it is all your work…
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock. (Isaiah 26:3-4)
Lord help those who will be under medical care this week & those facing isolation or surgery. Grant them peace and protection & the faith to remain ‘in the day’. Grant skill to the hands of those who heal…
The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. (Isaiah 40:28-31)
Lord you have a special love for the powerless – grant your special strength to those who are weak…speak to your own people in war-torn lands your Word…
“Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name—you are mine! When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.
For all those who live in fear and worry and confinement may they hear and trust in this truth
For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel. Do not be afraid, for I am with you.” (Isaiah 43:1-3a, 5a)
These are our prayers – Through Christ Jesus AMEN