Remind us, Lord,
to make our requests –
our prayers,
intercession,
and thanksgiving –
for everyone,
including our leaders
and all those in authority,
so we may live
peaceful,
quiet,
godly,
holy lives.
Surely this pleases You,
God our Savior,
for You want everyone
to be saved
and come to know
the truth in You.
You alone are God,
and we have One
mediator between You
and other people –
the One, Christ Jesus,
Who gave Himself
as a ransom for us
and everyone.
from the Book of Bible Prayers
God, fill Your people
with the knowledge of Your will,
so we’ll have the spiritual wisdom
and understanding we need.
May we live lives worthy of You, Lord.
May we please You in every way:
bearing fruit in each good work,
growing in our knowledge of You,
being strengthened
through Your glorious might
with the power we need.
May we have the ability
to be patient and endure,
giving joyful thanks to You, Father,
for You have qualified us
to share in Your gifts
with all Your people
in Your kingdom of light,
for You have rescued us
from the clutches of darkness,
and You have brought us
into the kingdom of Your beloved Son
in Whom we have been redeemed –
in Whom we have been forgiven.
from the Book of Bible Prayers
Remind us, Lord, to make our requests – our prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving – for everyone, including our leaders ...