Prayers of the People
At Crossroads, prayer forms an important part of our relationship with God and our commitment to hope and justice. If you would like to speak to a pastor or peer minister about anything you would like prayer for, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Online Prayer Resource for Daily Devotions - "Pray as you Go"
Pastors Scott and Mary both enjoy the online resource, "Pray as you Go" for their daily devotions, and recommend it to you -- give it a try, and let us know what you think!
Prayers for Daily Life (these change often, so check back for different prayers each week)
Social Justice
O God, friend of the poor, what we see here tonight are people in fine clothes who live in opulent shelter. What we intend is to spread the cloth and materials around to the shivering millions. What we taste here tonight are fine foods and drinks. What we intend is to enable warring millions to eat in peace. What is heard here tonight are fine speeches and fancy words. What we inted is to act in justice with peoples of varied colors, different sexes, varied wealth and different ages. O Spirit of God in Christ, give us your freeing voice. Give us a taste of your peace. Give us your vision of a hopeful future. Amen.
from Oremus III, the worship book of the Lutheran Student Movement
Prayers from Worship Nov 30, 2011
For the peace of the world, the care for all your Church and the unity of all people:
let us pray to the Lord.
For this nation and our government, the leaders of the world, and all in authority.
May they always serve the greater good:
let us pray to the Lord.
For those who are oppressed, or destitute, or hungry, and for those who are unemployed:
let us pray to the Lord.
For those whom we love, at home or far away, neighbors and friends and colleagues at school
and work, all those whose lives are closely linked with ours:
let us pray to the Lord.
We pray for all of the concerns written in our prayer journal by the prayer shrine. I invite our
own prayers and thanksgivings both silently in our heart and aloud in this community.
We pray for all who have died. Keep us with them in communion with Christ our risen Lord,
and bring us at the last with all your saints.
We put our whole trust and confidence in your loving purpose for the world. Strengthen us by
your Spirit to serve you with a willing heart and a cheerful spirit;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18