Prayers for Worship
Holy Name
by Linda Kraft

Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, for all people
according to their needs:

Lord God, you name us and bless us as your own children.  We thank you for
your constant presence.  Be present, also, with all who live in fear, those
who journey through grief, sadness, addiction or depression that they may
gain courage and strength from your holy name.  Lord in your mercy, hear our
prayers. (Numbers 6:22-27)

O Lord our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth.  We give
you thanks for the peace we know through you and we ask you to bring your
peace to all lands.  Teach us how to make peace a reality in every nation on
your earth.  Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.  (Psalm 8)

Great Life-giver, you give all believers new life in Christ Jesus your son.
We pray for all who await the birth of a child, that their dreams will be
fulfilled in a safe delivery and a healthy child.  We pray for all who are
nearing death that they may see the new life that awaits them in you.  Lord
in your mercy, hear our prayer.  (Galatians 4:4-7)

God of rich and poor, of meek and mighty, we come to you today lifting these
children of God for your care...
Are there others we should include in our prayers?
In your name, encircle them with your loving kindness and give them your own
hope and peace.  Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.  (Luke 2:15-21)

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your
mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

(Comments to Linda at Linda_Kraft@Ecunet.org.)
Linda Kraft, Pastor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Trumbull, CT