P: Almighty and eternal God, you have
created this world and all of us in it.
We praise you, for we are fearfully and wonderfully made. Lead all people everywhere to see that you are
our Maker and that we are the work of your hands so that all would consider
human life to be sacred. Protect and
defend all to whom you give life, whether born or unborn, until that day when
you take our life from us again. Lord,
in your mercy,
C: Hear our prayer.
P: Heavenly Father, you do not delight in
the death of the wicked, but that all would turn from their evil ways and
live. Keep us from evil, and forgive us
our sins. Strengthen us to proclaim your
Law and to warn those who would continue in their sins. At this time, we especially pray that you
would help us to warn those who continue in the sin of abortion. Work mightily through your word to bring to
repentance all who seek, provide, or support these willful acts of murder. Change the hearts of people who see this
wrong and dare to call it a right, and who are so blind to call good what is
evil. We ask not only that our nation
may be cleansed of this heinous sin, but also that you turn all people from
their evil ways so that they would live.
Lord, in your mercy,
C: Hear our prayer.
P: Lord of the nations, you have given
authority to the governments of this world to bring order and protection and to
punish the wrongdoer. We pray for our
rulers that they would act responsibly in their positions over us. Cause the leaders of our nation to restore
justice for the unborn, who are being oppressed and killed. Grant our President wisdom and courage to
speak out against abortion. Guide our
legislators to propose, support, and pass laws that would protect the life of
all people, whether unborn, elderly, frail, defenseless, or handicapped. Move our judges to do your will in all cases
which decide life and death. Teach all
rulers to despise what is evil and to cling to what is good. Lord, in your mercy,
C: Hear our prayer.
P: Heavenly Father, you have commanded us
to live chaste and decent lives. Bring
all people to recognize the virtue of chastity, to exercise self-control over
their sexual impulses, to honor marriage, and to keep the marriage bed pure so
that every pregnancy is a cause for joy rather than regret. Teach husbands and wives to regard children
as a reward to be cherished and not a burden to be avoided. Grant to all pregnant women, according to
your mercy, a happy result in their childbearing. Lord, in your mercy,
C: Hear our prayer.
P: Merciful
Father, we thank you for the mercies you have bestowed upon us through your
Son, Jesus Christ. Many still bear the
guilt, the shame, and the scars from sins they have committed against you. Reveal to fearful sinners your mercies
through the sufferings and death of your Son, Jesus Christ – whose body was
cut, abused, and pierced to pay for sin, whose life was given up for the
benefit of all, and whose blood was shed to cover over our guilt and
shame. Lord, in your mercy,
C: Hear our prayer.
P: Gracious Redeemer, you have called us
to be the salt of the earth that this world might be preserved from greater
wickedness. Grant that more people will
take your word to heart so that they will not sin by killing their
children. Bless those who work at the
Redford Pregnancy Care Center and all pregnancy centers so that they may
faithfully speak your word to those who come to them. Let the fear of your wrath crush those who
plot wickedness, and let your forgiveness deliver the penitent from damnation
and despair. Lord, in your mercy,
C: Hear our prayer.
P: Gracious Redeemer, you have called us
to be lights to the world. Embolden us
to bring your word to those around us.
Strengthen each of us so that, by our words, deeds, and prayers, we may
truly be little christs to this world – doing your will, defending the
helpless, aiding the needy, standing by the lonely, comforting the fearful,
holding on to your truth, upholding your glory, and demonstrating your love. Lord, in your mercy,
C: Hear our prayer.
Other intercessions may be offered.
P: Heavenly Father, we bring all of our
petitions and intercessions to you, trusting that you will hear and act for our
good, according to the promises of your Son, Jesus Christ, we pray.
C: Amen.
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