Lord, hear our prayer:

Heavenly Father, for those who have borne witness to the one who lived, died and was raised to make us whole; for those who told us the stories of Jesus; for those who brought us to Christ. For those whose warmed hearts have revealed the renewing and enabling power of the Holy Spirit; for those lives which demonstrate the fruit and the gifts of the Spirit’s presence. For the servants of God whose vision has brought us to this time and place; for those who through the years have stood firm for Christ; for those who have finished the race and won the prize. We thank you Lord in Jesus’ name. Be glorified in our thanksgiving.

Amen.

Some minor adaptation on some prayers.
David Clowes, 500 Prayers For All Occasions © 2003 by David C Cook Publishing
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