O Risen Christ, during this time of prayer in which we lift up to you all of those who are on our church’s prayer list as well as other prayer needs that we have shared this morning, may they each hear your reassuring words, “Peace be with you.”
For the people we encounter in our everyday lives, may they each hear your reassuring words, “Peace be with you.”
For when we are facing a difficult decision and in need of your guidance and direction, may we hear your reassuring words, “Peace be with you.”
When our hearts are heavy with remorse because our words and actions have been hurtful toward others, may we hear your reassuring words, “Peace be with you.”
When we are experiencing grief and loss and in need of comfort and hope, may we hear your reassuring your words, “Peace be with you.”
When our doubts and fears overwhelm us, and we wonder if our faith is even real, may we hear your reassuring words, “Peace be with you.”
When the sun is eclipsed by the darkness of this world, may we hear your reassuring words, “Peace be with you.”
When the joy and happiness of Easter becomes overtaken by worry, anxiety, and unease, may we hear your reassuring words, “Peace be with you.”
When we don’t know what to pray for or how to even begin to pray, may we hear your reassuring words, “Peace be with you,” and then join in saying the prayer that you taught us to pray 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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