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Prayers for the week of May 11, 2014

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Lord God, Father in heaven, You and the Son are One, One with the Holy Spirit in the glorious mystery of the Trinity and in the gracious mercy and compassion that comes from on high. Hear the prayers of the people of your pasture and the sheep of your hand:

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[Jesus said:]  “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber.  But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.  To him the gatekeeper opens.  The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.” John 10:1-4
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A Prayer based on the Petitions of the Lord’s Prayer:

“And lead us not into temptation,”

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

O Lord, You tempt no one; but we pray that you would be our advocate in times of temptation and tribulation. To that end, lend your fatherly ear to my petitions:

· For the ill, suffering, injured: O Lord, in your earthly ministry, you were the advocate of the blind, the lame, and all who came to you in their affliction. Hear my prayer for those who are ill, suffering, or injured, especially Paul Henk*, Rose Kramer- who are hospitalized and Phil Sloane*, Richard June*, Paula Hellmann (mother of Donna Leitner*), Lisa Rud, Tina Rud*,  and Susan Ail who contend with serious illness; keep them from the temptation to despair and reassure them of your constant mercy and your healing hand.
· For the anxious, lonely: O God, You are the advocate of those whose anxieties need to be quieted by Your divine peace. Hear my prayer on behalf of Beth, Joe H, Anne R, Kevin R, Laurie, Mallory, and Paul W; keep them from the temptation to doubt Your will and place their hopes in self-made gods. Calm Beth, Joe, Anne, Kevin, and Paul as well as myself in the hour of trial and temptation, and encourage us through the promises of Your Word.
· For the mourning: O Lord, You promise to be our advocate, even in the face of death. Hear my prayer on behalf of The Garcia family who mourn the death of a their father and grandfather. Keep them from the temptation to question Your victory over death. Comfort Sal and his family in this time of sorrow, that they might rise from the temptation to believe death has won to rejoice in the promise that – just as Christ has been raised from the dead by Your glory, we too will walk in the newness of life.
· For the rejoicing: O Lord, we need not be tempted by the world’s allure, because You promise to bless us in all things. Hear my prayer of thanksgiving on behalf of Calvary members who rejoice at their various occasions. Grant all a thankful heart  that is defended from temptation to attribute their joy to themselves or the world, and that rejoices in Your fatherly goodness.

Please protect Matthew Brener (son of Debbie*) as he travels internationally.

Please bless our Calvary shut-ins for:  Geraldine Hagemann*, Margaret Joseph*, Velma Maas*, Bruce Morecraft, Phil Sloane, Richard June, and Janet Keller.

Please bless all Widows & Widowers of Calvary.

Hear my petitions, O Heavenly Father, for the sake of Your Son, in Whom we have an everlasting Advocate against all temptation, and through whom we pray, “Our Father, who art in heaven…”

 Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.