God of Remembering, you ask us to love you with all
our soul, all our strength, and all our mind.
We ask in this prayer for clarity of thought and memory, that we may remember
your goodness to us and in turn remember others.
Lord, we pray for those who are distant from you, and
those who do not know you. We lift to you all who need your
saving help and friendship.
We pray for all those who are in need of your
healing in mind, body, and spirit. Remind us that when we care for the sick, we care for you.
Loving God, in the
communion of Christ, we are joined with the sufferings of all. Be with
those who are enduring the effects of the fires which are burning in our area
of witness and service. Protect those in the path of danger. Open
pathways for evacuation and shelter. Help loved ones find one another in
the chaos. Provide assistance to those who need help. Let your love
be made known in those who seek to bring order in the chaos. Help us to
shoulder the burden of suffering, and make us bearers of the hope that is your
healing gift.*
Our Heavenly Creator, you have given us reminders all
around us, as all creation tells of your glory.
Help us to remember that the earth and the creatures on it are under our
care, a trust given to each of us by you in creation. May we take this responsibility into our
hearts and minds and act upon it in love.
Lord we ask your blessing upon our community of
faith, and we ask that you look with favor and be gracious
to our guests, members, and leadership. May
the love of Christ compel all us to turn out of ourselves and be ever
increasingly mindful of others.
We ask all these things in the name of Jesus Christ
our Lord and Savior. Amen.
*Italicized section from the ELW Armed Services Prayer Book, distributed this week to the Sierra Pacific Synod of the ELCA by Bishop Mark Holmerud in response to wildfires throughout California.
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