These ideas are designed to be starting points for the prayers of a particular community of faith.

Joe Milner

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For the Church: that we may grow in our awareness of our dignity as temples of the Holy Spirit

For all who teach and preach: that they may faithfully proclaim Christ crucified and lead others into the mystery of God’s love

For the grace of renewal: that God’s covenant with us will move our hearts to a deeper relationship with God and greater service to our neighbors

For a deeper appreciation of the commandments: that we may allow the wisdom and vision of the commandments given to Moses, to form our conscience and guide our decisions

For the grace to serve God: that we place our zeal at the service of God and use our energy to further God’s reign in our lives and in society

For a spirit of integrity: that we recognize ourselves as servants of God, honoring God’s name by our words and deeds, and never attempting to use God for our benefit

For a cleansing of the temple of our hearts: that God will free us from all that enslaves us and help us to offer our self-sacrificing service to God and others

For all who suffer injustice: that our hearts may be stirred to take action to free those bound unjustly and lift the burdens from those who are oppressed

For all bookkeepers and church business managers: that God will help them to be faithful and honest stewards of all the community’s resources

For refugees, for those held unjustly and for those fleeing danger, particularly in Syria: that God will lead them to safety and stir others to provide for their needs

For all the elect: that God will cleanse their hearts, deepen their faith and their desire for baptism

For an end to violence: that God will inspire and give wisdom to all the leaders of our nation as they develop policies for protecting children and promote the common good

For members of legislatures: that God will guide their budget and priority setting so that the needs of the powerless and marginalized may be addressed

For students as they go on service trips or spring break: that God will keep them safe in their travels and help them make good choices on their activities

For all who are ill, particularly those with influenza: that God will relieve their pain, restore their health and slow the spread of the disease