11 September happens to fall on Sunday in 2022. How does one mark a day of profound significance for so many? Prayer is a fitting endeavor. In an attempt to prepare for a congregational prayer time, I worked on the following prayer. Maybe it will be helpful to you. It is written to be a together prayer.
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Prayer for 11 Sept 2022
(Bold = everyone pray)
Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
We lift our voices in worship today, Kind Father, to join with the saints and the angels in praising You
In thankfulness we come before you in prayer
Today we remember a day that marked this nation and our lives
11 September 2001
We especially pray for those who bear the weight of grief that enveloped this generation
We are thankful that you have not left us as a desolate people
But you have called us to employ Your gifts of
confession and courage,
repentance and reconciliation,
justice and joy
We pray afresh for our nation this day
Our hearts are anxious,
our devotions mixed with idolatry and justice
Our souls hunger for truth in a land of 1/2 right prophets
Our conversations have lost civility
Forgive us, for wandering hearts
For setting aside your gifts of grace
For seeking power and place instead of being a people of blessing
Reminded us of our confession of faith:
Chris has Died
Christ is Risen
Christ will come again
And stir up our hearts with the love of Christ.
The Lord’s Prayer
1 comment:
That is a beautiful responsive prayer, Jason!
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