Intercessions
16th June 2024
From small beginnings and by God’s power, the kingdom of heaven grows, therefore let us pray for the growth of his kingdom on earth.
WE PRAY FOR THE CHURCH:
May the kingdom grow in clusters of Christians all over the world;
may it grow as hearts are warmed by encounter with the living God;
nourished by word and sacrament, private prayer and public worship.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we remember the Inglasia Anglicana de Chile.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
WE PRAY FOR OUR WORLD:
May the kingdom grow in states, empires and monarchies, in the crowded streets of cities and in the scattered rural communities, in all decision-making.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
WE PRAY FOR OUR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES:
May the kingdom grow in every human shelter and home, every place of work and education, in each conversation and in our mutual care of one another.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
WE PRAY FOR THE SICK:
May the kingdom grow to bring peace and healing wherever there is pain or sadness;
to bring reassurance, comfort, courage and hope.
We pray especially for all those who have asked for our prayers and those known only to ourselves.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
WE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED:
In the knowledge that we must all face judgment, we pray for those who have died, thanking God for his loving mercy and entrusting our loved ones to God’s safe keeping.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
As we thank God for all his blessings to us, let us offer him the opportunity to build his kingdom with us and in us for the rest of our lives.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
Merciful Father,
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.