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The purpose of this site is to encourage us to each go deeper in our prayer life. One way that we do that is by praying together. Another way we do that is by praying individually yet collectively on the same prayer themes. Our hope is that as we share prayers and reflect on them and pray over them at the same time in our individual lives, the Holy Spirit will speak to each of us and allow us to encourage and edify one another in prayer.

Sunday, July 10, 2016

Prayer for America

(adapted from Prayer to the Crucified Christ by Derek Vreeland )

Lord Jesus you stretched out your arms of love upon the hard wood of the cross that everyone in this country, and around the world, might come within the reach of your saving embrace.

You are the Savior of our friends and neighbors living here and throughout the United States. Remember the poor, the weak and vulnerable among us. We pray for civic leaders, teachers, first responders, and those carrying the wounds of war. Come and save them, heal them, and lead them by your Spirit.

And so clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you, the God and King of all nations, for the honor of your name. Amen.


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  1. God and King of all nations, for the honor of your name. Amen.

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  2. Jesus, be the healing that the broken hearts of this nation need after a week of violence. May we bring those who do not know you to receive your deep love. Amen.

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    1. Yes Lord, clothe us in your Spirit so that your power will draw those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you!!! You alone can heal, Jesus you alone are peace. Amen

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  3. Jesus, Come and save us, heal us, and lead us by your Spirit. Come quickly! Amen

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  4. You stretched out your arms of love, Lord Jesus, upon the hard wood of the cross. May we be willing to reach out our hands in love even in the hard places to bring your love to those who need it for the glory of your Name. Amen.

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  5. Change me Lord, I want to be like you! Amen

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  6. God and King, have mercy on us, for we are sinners. Amen

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