Gracious God
Sometimes the world and its problems seem to be too much for us.
We may find ourselves waiting and unsure what to do.
Sometimes we ask you for signs of what will come,
forgetting that we are to act as your witnesses here on earth.
Jesus was taken into Heaven and until he returns, we ask,
Spirit, come to us and call us to action.
Remind us that you have given us all we need to act in your name,
to be your disciples here on earth.
Fill us with the courage we need to stand up for truth and justice.
Open our hearts with compassion for those in need.
Give us the wisdom to see your vision for this world and then
use our thoughts and energy to fulfill your plan here on earth.
Unclench our fists and replace anger and frustration
with a deep sense of peace.
Remind us that we are your children and that we are loved.
Jesus was taken into Heaven and until he returns, we ask,
Spirit, come to us and call us to action.
We are your disciples now.
Help us to be like the disciples of the early church.
Help us to feel your interaction as we pray and
help us to see you in the ordinary moments of our lives.
As we experience the joy in your teachings,
help us to share that joy with others.
Use us to bring peace to this world, one person at a time.
As we support one another, we ask that you be with those among us
who are in pain or in need of healing. We name ___
We ask that you help us become better students of your teachings,
better disciples in this world.
Jesus was taken into Heaven and until he returns, we ask,
Spirit, come to us and call us to action.
As the disciples devoted themselves to prayer, we use the same words,
the words that Jesus taught them, “Our Father…”
**Words in bold can be said by congregation
Uniquely Cherished 