Prayers of intercession
Give us eyes to see, ears to hear, and mouths to speak out words of peace and justice
A prayer on the death of Her Majesty The Queen
We thank you, loving God, for the faithfulness, discipleship and reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
We thank you for the strength, wisdom and long life with which you blessed her.
We commend to your tender care her family and all who mourn her passing; may they know the truth of your promise that those who mourn shall be blessed.
Pour out your Spirit of compassion, kindness, strength and wisdom upon your servants King Charles and the Queen Consort; guide and bless them especially over the coming days.
Hear us in the name of the King of kings, even Jesus Christ. Amen.
In a world where the people of Ukraine live in fear of Russian tanks and bombs;
where people in Pakistan have lost their homes and livelihoods because of flooding.
Loving Lord,
Give us eyes to see, ears to hear,
and mouths to speak out words of peace and justice.
In our nation where foodbanks are struggling to meet demand;
where fuel prices rocket;
where parents mourn children stabbed or shot in street crimes or in their own homes.
Loving Lord,
Give us eyes to see, ears to hear,
and mouths to speak out words of peace and justice.
In the church where people seek companionship and friendship with those of their own age;
where we are challenged to be faithful discipleships;
where we are called upon to serve the present age in a relevant and up-to-date way.
Loving Lord,
Give us eyes to see, ears to hear,
and mouths to speak out words of peace and justice.
To our new government as they face the challenges of our times,
and attempt to govern with equity and compassion.
Loving Lord,
Give us eyes to see, ears to hear,
and mouths to speak out words of peace and justice.
In our lives where we are struggling because of health issues, physical or mental;
where we are fearful of the cost of living crisis and its effect upon us;
where the impact of pressure and stress is often unseen and unnoticed.
Loving Lord,
Give us eyes to see, ears to hear,
and mouths to speak out words of peace and justice
In the name of Jesus Christ we pray.
Amen.