Prayer of Supplication

Oh, God, our God,

Our minds are full of worries,

and our hearts are full of concerns.

We lift them all to you,

knowing that you are God,

and we are not.

There are those among us 

who are ill,

who are mourning,

who are hurt, 

who are hungry.

Care for them.

Help us share their suffering.

Bring them healing

Through us or 

in spite of us.

There are those among us 

who are joyful,

who are celebrating,

who are singing,

who are happy,

who are dancing.

Smile on them.

Help us to share their wonder.

Bring them laughter,

through us or

in spite of us.

Each of us has 

spoken or unspoken needs.

Hear those.

Make us aware that we are not 

the only ones who have needs.

Help us to answer the needs of others.

Walk hand in hand 

with those who lead us.

Give them wisdom.

Give them ears to hear you

and hearts to follow you.

Raise up from your children

the leaders who you choose,

and help us to follow them wisely.

Let us church be a church.

Let your church serve you

in obedience and grace.

Lead us so that the world is changed.

Amen.