10 September
Worship of the Week this week comes from Rev Bryan Kerr, Dawn Westwood and the congregation of Kirkton Church in Carluke, South Lanarkshire.
Weekly Worship prayer for the week: 10 September, 2023
Intercession
In intercessory prayer we stand side by side with our fellow humans, in the presence of God, and support each other with our prayers. We are asking God's help in life's circumstances and difficulties. There are so many things we can and need to ask for God's help with. These will vary for each congregation, as we all have different passions and needs that we care for. You can be specific and concentrate on one theme or pray over a number of issues, but be careful not to involve too many themes as it then becomes a ‘wish list' and detracts from worship.
Gracious God
we pray for those who struggle against You in thought word and deed.
We pray for those who knowingly flout Your will
and exploit others for their own gain.
We pray for those who put their trust and faith in false gods,
who know there is something missing in their lives
but deny that it is You –
instead seeking refuge in money, possessions, and success.
We pray for our world that is broken and in pain.
For those who are in sorrow and need.
For the hungry, poor, and lonely.
For the sick and bereaved.
Be their rock and constant companion through difficult and dark days.
Draw near to all and grant the peace of Your presence,
the healing of Your touch and Your guidance
and assurance of love
so that all who are weak and weary
may walk in hope and faith.
Amen