Prayers for May 24, 2026

Trusting in the power of Christ’s resurrection to heal and redeem our broken world, let us pray for the needs of all creation.

Holy Spirit, truth divine, gather your church into one and inspire it to joyfully embrace the diverse spiritual gifts and talents which you have given.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Holy Spirit, creator divine, renew the face of the earth. Protect all living things, bring forth clean water and abundant food, and grant us wonder as we contemplate all you have made.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Holy Spirit, power divine, break down the barriers of communication among nations. Bestow peace in war-torn areas, guide all in government and society to work for justice, and guard those serving in the armed forces, especially this weekend as we remember those who died in service to their country.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Holy Spirit, peace divine, accompany those who feel abandoned. Provide food for those who hunger and drink for those who thirst, soothe those who are anxious or bereaved, comfort those who are sick or suffering, and answer all who call upon your name especially those named on our prayer list and held in our hearts.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Holy Spirit, love divine, bless this congregation and the new members we welcome today.  Equip us to see the best in one another and rejoice in our differences--our talents, our gifts, and our hopes for our future.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Holy Spirit, console us in our grief for those who are no longer among us and give us hope for the time we will reunite with them in our heavenly home.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.