Prayer for Friday 4-15-2022

We give You humble, sincere and hearty thanks, Oh most merciful Father, for all the blessings of the past days. Be with us and guard us during the defenseless hours of the night when we are not in control of our minds and thoughts.

Bless our leaders and all who bear rule over us. Quicken the time with which peace, truth and justice shall be established throughout the world. Reveal Yourself in Your great mercy and grace to those who are afflicted by war, and vanquish all the unrighteous causes. Support and relieve all who are distressed in mind or body, and especially those who have not learned to cast aside fear and doubt in the trusting in You. Shield all in our neighboring communities who are in temptation or danger. Guard with Your gracious protection our families and friends, our brothers and sisters within the Body of Christ. Forgive us our many offences and failures and negligences throughout these past days. Help us day by day to serve You better and love You more sincerely, for the sake and glory of Jesus Christ.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, our Father and Creator, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with each and everyone of us all continually.

Amen.

Adapted from Common Prayers For Family Use, by Brooke Foss Westcott, 1825-1901 In Public Domain