Pastoral Prayer for August 25, 2024

Our pastoral prayer this morning comes to us from Joyce Rupp.

Her prayer is a form of bidding prayer, which simply means​​ 

that after you read each statement, you silently add the names of people

you can think of who need God’s help with the particular area

being mentioned.

We remember those who are deep in depression,

whose inner world is bleak and dark. . .

We remember those who have recently said farewell to a loved one​​ 

and who feel that joy will never return. . .

We remember those who are caught up in running through life

and are entangled in frenzied activity. . .

We remember those who struggle to believe in their own goodness. . .

We remember those who have lost their dreams​​ 

and their enthusiasm for life. . .

We remember those who are experiencing failure

in relationships or in work situations. . .

We remember those who doubt their inner growth

and who question their journey with God. . .

We remember those who can’t get beyond financial worries

and the pain of covering life’s essentials. . .

We remember those who have been rejected, deserted,

betrayed, or abandoned. . .

We remember those who live in the grip of addiction. . .

We remember those who have lost hope. . .

We remember those who live continually with worry and anxiety. . .

Amen.