As we come to this time of prayer, we set aside the worries and cares of this world to approach the throne of God, through the grace of the risen Christ, and his gift of the Holy Spirit.
God of wind, water, word, and fire, we bless your name for sending the light and strength of your Holy Spirit. We lift to you those named and unnamed on the hearts of this gathering of your people, joined in communion with all God’s people, knowing when we cannot speak, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us.
You sent the Holy Spirit, not only as a comforter, but also to kindle the zeal of the apostles and the women, upon the mother of Jesus and his brothers, waiting in Jerusalem for Jesus’ promised gift. Pour the same inspiration on your people here and on the Church of Christ throughout the world.
We thank you, Holy Spirit, for all the gifts, great and small that you pour out upon our children. Accept us with our gifts to be living praise and witness to your love throughout all the earth.
Holy Spirit, revive the power of the gospel in our hearts, kindle the flame of love within us that it may become a sacred trust for the blessing of all creation, that all may call on you for salvation through your gift of Jesus Christ, your only son.
Protect, encourage, and bless all ministers of the cross, and prosper their words and works so that Jesus may draw all people unto him, and the kingdoms of the world may become the kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ who taught us to pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
