Prayers...

Prayers for the week of September 28, 2014

Heavenly Father, at all times in life—especially in time of trial and persecution and in time of temptation—we pray that we (and all Your people) might have faith to bow the knee and acknowledge that Jesus is our Lord.  Lord, in Your mercy: hear our prayer..

 “Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.”  Philippians 2:14-16

 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 Myrtle Stade after she has been found unresponsive in her room. We commend her to God, knowing He will either grant her temporal health or eternal life; Sue Ail, David Orkfritz, Kathryn Knox, Rebecca Freese- Members and extended family members who are contending with weakness, illness or going thru treatment); Clayton Holcomb, Rose Kramer, and Peg Wright’s nephew Jace- Members and extended family with whom we give thanks for healing and renewed strength; 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 Anne, Dan, Vickie, Janet, Roxanne, Joe, and Dale keep them from the temptation to doubt Your will and place (his/her/their) hopes in self-made gods. Calm them in the hour of trial and temptation, and encourage them 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 Val, Joan, and Dorothy who mourn the death of loved ones. Keep them from the temptation to question Your victory over death. Comfort them 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 Riley and Rachel Skaggs on occasion of their wedding last week.  Grant them thankful hearts  that is defended from temptation to attribute their joy to themselves or the world, and that rejoices in Your fatherly goodness.
* Meenal, from India-  has requested prayers that the Lord would have mercy on him as he seeks to make decisions about employment, housing, and a proper church home.
 * Anna Wang-  has requested prayers that God would grant her wisdom to nurture and strengthen her relationship with Brian, and that he would be converted to a true church.
* Please bless our shut-ins: Irma Martin, Velda Miller*, Florence Mitchell*, Bruce Morecraft, and Janet Keller
 * Please bless all Widows and Widowers of Calvary.

These things and whatever else You know that we need, kind Father, grant us for the sake of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

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…”