You, O Lord, are gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

You are good to all, and your compassion

is over all you have made.

(Prayers for all of God’s creation to thrive and reflect God’s glory)

All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord,

and all your faithful shall bless you.

They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom,

and tell of your power,

to make known to all people

your mighty deeds.

(Prayers for the Church to boldly share God’s faithfulness with all people—regardless of race, class, or culture)

You uphold all who are falling,

and you raise up all who are bowed down.

You open your hand,
satisfying the desire of every living thing.

(Prayers for someone who is suffering—from loss, sickness, loneliness, poverty, or anxiety)

You are just in all your ways,

and you are kind in all your doings.

You are near to all who call on you,
to all who call on you in truth.

(Prayers for believers to be guided by God’s truth into the work of reconciliation)

One generation shall laud your works to another,

and shall declare your mighty acts.

Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

and your dominion endures throughout

all generations.

(Prayers for someone in your family—a parent, sibling, spouse, or child)

My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord,

and all flesh will bless his holy name

forever and ever. Amen.