Prayers for November 30, 2025

Dear God, author of all creation and fount of many blessings, we come before you, united in faith, to ask for your intercession across our community and the world around us.  As we commence our Advent journey, we give thanks for that which was foretold by the prophets of old and the faith and obedience of Mary, mother of our Lord Jesus Christ.

O beloved God of compassion, we ask that that you embrace the kidnapped children of Nigeria who suffer at the hands of violent criminals.  We grieve for their suffering and ask that you sustain and protect them in this time of trial and return them safely to their parents.  At the same time, we pray for all the children of your creation who experience fear, abuse, and distress.  Grant them peace and hope for a better future.

God of grace, hear our prayer.

Dear God of peace, we daily see the effects of war and violence.  Be with all those who have suffered and been displaced from their homes.  Let the Holy Spirit guide us to provide for their needs of food, housing, and a secure life.  Many have become strangers in a foreign land and seek refuge.  Help us to minister to the lost and show them your love and mercy through acts of service.  In all things grant them peace.

God of grace, hear our prayer.

Dear God of healing, we pray that you will bless all those who are experiencing physical or emotional distress.  Give them the strength to overcome their adversities so that they will return to a productive life.  We pray especially for those named in our prayer list.  We ask that their caregivers and medical and research professionals gain the wisdom and skills to bring them comfort.  We also pray for those who have departed from life and now reside in your holy embrace.  Let their examples fortify and strengthen our faith.

God of grace, hear our prayer.

Beloved God of unity and promise, let our faith grow through obedience and service in order that our lives will glorify your holy name in all things.

God of grace, hear our prayer.