Prayers for April 26, 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.

Blessed Shepherd, draw us to you and lead us in paths of righteousness. Embolden your church to enter the dark valleys of the world and guide us beside the still waters of your grace.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Blessed Shepherd, guardian of all that you have created, guide us to revere and protect the wonders of your creation.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Blessed Shepherd, you are a righteous judge.  Strengthen and uphold those who work for justice and advocate for human rights. Bring an end to oppression and save us from the temptation of vengeance or violence.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Blessed Shepherd, our great physician, walk with those who are grieving, and give hope to all who are ill or injured especially those named on our prayer list and held in our hearts. Restore them to health of body, mind, and spirit.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Blessed Shepherd, seek us out as lambs of your flock, and form us into a community where all are respected and care for one another.  Walk alongside us and guide our thinking as we consider the next phase of our ministry.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.

Loving Shepherd, we praise you for the saints who have died in faith and now dwell in your love. At our time, bring us, with them, to our heavenly home.

Merciful God, receive our prayer.