YEAR B - RCL | PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: PROPER 25, CLOSEST TO OCTOBER 26

Readings: Job 42:1-6, 10-17 and Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22) or Jeremiah 31:7-9 and Psalm 126; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52

King of all the earth, 
Creator of the universe, 
Holy Triune God,
From everlasting to everlasting, you are Lord.

Our souls boast in you, O Lord, and we will bless you at all times.
We have tasted and seen that the Lord is good.

Your magnificence humbles us, and we exalt your name with joyful reverence.
We have tasted and seen that the Lord is good.

We seek you, and you deliver us from all our fears.
We have tasted and seen that the Lord is good.

We cry, and you hear us and save us out of our troubles.
We have tasted and seen that the Lord is good.

We take refuge in you, and we are blessed with your deliverance and protection.
We have tasted and seen that the Lord is good.

This is our God.  Praise him, all you people, for he is our help and our salvation.  I invite you to add your own praises to the Lord.

Silence.

You are worthy, Holy God, to receive all our praise.  We worship you in the glory of your perfect Trinity and ask for grace to steadfastly believe and proclaim your unity.

We pray for your holy catholic church;
Lord Jesus Christ, intercede for us now and always.
 
You are the only perfect and holy high priest of the whole world;
Save to the uttermost all who draw near to God through you.

We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;
That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

I invite you to add your own prayers for the worldwide church.

Silence.

Creator of the earth, you spoke the world into existence and sustain all things by your life giving word.  Consider the toil and sorrow of the people of the earth and, in your compassion, have mercy on the world.

We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;
That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

We pray for the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer;
For the refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger;
Relieve and protect them, O Lord, and grant them eternal hope in you.

Teach us how to rightly steward the gift of your creation,
That the resources of the world would be used to your honor and glory.

I invite your prayers for the needs of the world.

Silence.

God of all love and peace, we come to you in faith, offering you access into every area of our lives.  

We know that you can do all things and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.
Give us a right understanding of your holiness and sovereignty.

We humble ourselves before your counsel and understanding.
Mark our lives with true repentance and meekness of heart.

Lord Christ, our transgressions hold us in the bondage of darkness;
Light of the World, have mercy on us.

We are beggars, dependent on you for transformative and living faith.
Open our eyes that we would see clearly.

We look to you, Lord of all, mindful of our helplessness;
Glorify your name in the midst of our need.

I invite you to cast all your cares and concerns on the Lord, remembering that He cares for you.

Silence.

We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

We believe in you, Lord Christ.
We cry out to you, Father God.
We receive your witness, Holy Spirit.
Abide with us as we abide in you this week and always, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: PROPER 25, CLOSEST TO OCTOBER 26 | YEAR B – RCL