Prayers for April 5, 2026

O God of all promise, on this day we remember with sorrow the death and burial of our Lord Jesus Christ, and at the same time we rejoice in the gift of redemption made real through his sacrifice.  Let the Holy Spirit guide us to be worthy of that sacrifice through sharing your love to all who we encounter.  Let us always remember CHRIST IS RISEN.

Dear God of peace, you gave us a world of perfection, but it is now torn by wars, hate, and oppression.  We pray that you will extend your everlasting love to all who suffer from the ravages of war which have destroyed their lives, their homes, and their livelihood.  As we follow the words of the Prince of Peace, help us to bring comfort to those who suffer.  We pray especially for the children of war that they will realize a future free from fear.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.                              

O beloved God of comfort, we ask that you open your loving arms and embrace all those who are experiencing physical or emotional distress.  Ease their pain and guide their caregivers who daily minister to their needs.  Inspire them to place their faith in your presence, and strengthen them to persevere against all adversity.  We pray especially for those named on our prayer list.  We also pray for those saints who have gone before us and have trod the pathway of salvation.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Dear God of all creation, through your strength and might you have given us a world of great beauty.  Help us to conserve and protect our natural environment so that future generations will share in the majesty of our forests, the purity of our air, and the cleanliness of our flowing streams.  Let us be faithful stewards of all you have created.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

O God of justice, you have instructed us to seek the things that are above and to reject the nature of humankind.  Let us celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ through acts of love and service throughout our local community and across the world.  In his name help us to reject all forms of hatred, persecution, and violence.  In all things we praise your majesty and everlasting glory.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.