May 3, 2026
Beulah UMC & Oak Grove UMC
O God, thank you for this sweet hour of prayer. When we pray, it’s an opportunity for us to reflect on our needs, the needs of others, and to find relief for whatever may be weighing on our hearts and minds. We are grateful for this sweet hour of prayer.
And so, we offer to you our joys and our concerns. We praise you for your many blessings in our lives, especially those blessings that we often take for granted. Thank you for those moments when we are especially aware of your presence whether it be in the beauty of your creation, an answer to prayer, guiding us through a difficult decision, or simply by being reminded that there is nothing that can ever separate us from your love in Christ Jesus our Lord. For all of these joys, we offer you our thanks and praise.
We also offer to you any concerns that we may have today. You know our needs before we share them with you, but you take delight in having a two-way conversation with us. We ask that you bless those who are in need of your healing care. Comfort those who are worried about what the future holds. Encourage those who are feeling tired and empty. Watch over those who are in need of your guidance and direction.
As we go through this week, remind us that we are your peculiar people who you have called to become more like Jesus everyday. Teach us what it means to imitate Christ in all that we say and do. Help us to grow in what it means to be part of your royal priesthood by living a life of love and humility.
We pray this in the name of Jesus who encourages us to imitate him by praying this prayer together…
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
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