Prayers for November 16, 2025

Gathered with one voice, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all who are in need.

Christ our solid rock, keep us steadfast as we draw strength from our relationship to you.  Reinforce our resolve to set aside daily distractions and follow your call to believe and trust and live in the faith that you will lead us safely through the world.

God of grace, hear our prayer.

Christ our solid rock, use your mighty power to nurture the land and all that lives upon it. Restore places experiencing natural disasters and strengthen organizations that provide aid in crisis.

God of grace, hear our prayer.

Christ our solid rock, turn leaders away from war and violence toward actions of care that build up the common good.  Restore security to those who have struggled during the government shutdown.

God of grace, hear our prayer.

Christ our solid rock, bring healing to marginalized or underserved populations.  Accompany those abandoned by friends, hurt by family, or harmed by violence or oppression. Care for all who are ill, anxious, or in pain of any kind, especially those named on our prayer list and whom we hold in our hearts.

God of grace, hear our prayer.

Christ our solid rock, keep us from growing weary of doing what is right when we are overwhelmed by things happening in our world.  Energize us for compassionate service and encourage us to make this an equitable community where all are valued.

God of grace, hear our prayer.

Christ our solid rock, we remember the saints with steadfast love and faithfulness. Confident in Christ’s victory over death, inspire us by the example of the faithful.

God of grace, hear our prayer.