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Prayers for the week of February 2, 2014

Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our Father through faith in Him, in benevolence and mercy You did once hear the plea of Hanna and grant to her the petition she made.  We beseech You so also to hear our petitions now and to grant them, according to Your wisdom and most gracious will.

 Into Your hands, heavenly Father, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy, through Your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

 "Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel."  Luke 2:29-32

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 A Prayer based on the Petitions of the Lord's Prayer:  "Hallowed be Thy Name"

 In the Name of the Father and of (+) the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 O Lord, Whose name is certainly holy in itself, we sinners pray that Your name may be kept holy among us also. Your Name is kept holy when your Word is taught in truth and purity and we, as children who call on You as 'Our Father' lead holy lives according to it. Help us to do this in all situations of life, O Lord. To that end, lend your fatherly ear to my petitions:
* For the ill, suffering, injured: O Lord, Your Word teaches in truth and purity that You have the power to heal the sick, bring relief to the suffering, mend the injured. Hear my prayer on Phil Sloane*, Connie Block*, Richard June*, Pam Covey*, Kim Baszyk, Susan Ail- contending with their ongoing afflictions and  Gladys Harp*, who has surgery this weekend.  I pray that they would live patiently according to that Word, not despising Your promises, but faithfully waiting Your promised temporal or eternal deliverance.
* For the anxious, lonely: O God, Your Word teaches in truth and purity that we cannot add to the length of our days by worrying, nor need we - for our good is in the hands of You who care even for the birds of the air and the lilies of the field. Hear my prayer that they would be granted your peace in anticipating that which lies ahead and thus dwell in Christian confidence according to Your Word.
* For the mourning: O Lord, Your Word teaches in truth and purity that You alone give and You alone take away... that, though the devil meant our death for ill, through the atoning death of Christ Crucified, the Christian's death is but an entrance into life everlasting. Hear my prayer on behalf of them that would live in the joy of the Christian, even in the hour of sorrow, not despising Your promises regarding the resurrection, but holding to Your Word, which declares: "Death is swallowed up in victory... thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
* For the rejoicing: O Lord, Your Word teaches in truth and purity that You are the source of every blessing. Hear my prayer of thanksgiving with and on behalf of Ramona Johnson* for progressing in healing. Grant us thankful hearts, that we may rejoice in your Name at all times and desire to live according to Your Word and walk in your ways to the glory of Your Holy Name.

 Please bless our shut-ins, Betty Wear*, Fern Weddle*, Ron Anderson*, and Margaret Joseph,

 Hear these petitions, O Heavenly Father, for the sake of Your Son, who has taught us to hallow Your Name by praying, "Our Father, who art in heaven..."