Sunday Prayers: Acts 16:6–15
Call to Worship
One: We come this morning full of ourselves:
All: Our concerns, our plans, our opinions, our schedules.
One: In this moment, help us empty our minds of the relentless ‘I’ and make space for you.
All: Enable us to put down our priorities; to set aside our assumptions and schemes.
One: Open our hearts to recognize your love in action in our lives.
All: Reassure us of your divine vision, and let us rest in your unending care.
Opening Prayer
Sustaining and encouraging God, thank you for being always by our side. Encourage us to turn to you every day and to seek your guidance for our lives. Slow us when we try to rush ahead. Prompt us when we delay and hesitate. Steady us when we stumble. Although we cannot always understand this world, remind us that you delight in each one of us, and will strengthen and support us to grow in faith and service. Amen.
Offering Prayer
Patient and empowering God, bless these gifts and use them for your purpose in the world. Bless our own gifts and inspire us to see your path for our service.
Guide us:
To let hope prevail where despair has taken hold.
To let compassion grow in the place of judgment.
To let peace flourish and heal the fractures of the world.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Benediction
As you go out from here, may God’s love guide and protect and strengthen you. In all things, may God show you the way. Amen.
