Prayers: August 29, 2010
August 29, 2010 by Christ Church
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Knowing that we are never alone; that Almighty God walks beside us every step, we lift up our prayers and allow God to carry our burdens, saying: Lord, have mercy. For the ability to put our trust in God, that we may find refuge and bring security to others. For Christians everywhere, and for those [...]
Prayers: August 22, 2010
August 22, 2010 by Christ Church
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Savior, Jesus, your love walked into the Temple on the Sabbath and your heart responded to the years of suffering housed in a crippled soul. Her need was greater for you, at that moment in time, than all the protocols of the Sabbath. Without one plea from her poor and broken spirit, You recognized her [...]
Prayers: August 8, 2010
August 8, 2010 by Christ Church
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Heavenly Father, Your word tells us that Abraham lived his faith while staying in the temporary shelter of a tent, anticipating life in a home with a true foundation. We pray that we also find faith in the one true foundation as we live through uncertain but temporary times. For this we pray, saying: Lord, [...]
Prayers: August 1, 2010
August 1, 2010 by Christ Church
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Scripture reminds us to not only hear the Word of the Lord but also to listen to the teaching of our God. As we prepare for the coming week, help us to remember that through faith, we increase our understanding and hear God’s call more clearly. We ask for God’s grace, saying: Lord, help us [...]
Prayers: July 18, 2010
July 18, 2010 by Christ Church
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As we see in Christ the perfect living embodiment of the greatness and goodness of God the Father, we seek to learn how we can share the light and love of Christ with others in spite of our own imperfections. For this we ask your help, saying: Lord, hear our prayer. We pray that we [...]
Prayers: July 11, 2010
July 11, 2010 by Christ Church
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Heavenly Father, as we go through our lives, help us to know and understand what you would have us do to share Your love in the world. Christ used the parable of the Good Samaritan to teach us to help others in need, putting aside worldly barriers to accept everyone as our neighbor. We ask [...]
Prayers: July 4, 2010
July 4, 2010 by Christ Church
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Bearing another’s burden is an important way to fulfill the law of Christ. On the anniversary of the birth of our nation, may we show our appreciation to those who serve our country, that our freedom will be preserved and that we may realize our God given rights. Given the opportunity let us work for [...]
Prayers: June 27, 2010
June 27, 2010 by Christ Church
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Christ frees us to live in relationship with Him, guided by the Holy Spirit and dedicated to love one another. May we all demonstrate the fruits of the Spirit and be recognized as a joyous, patient, kind, gentle, faithful, generous, self-disciplined and peace-loving people. Let us always seek to be fit for service in God’s [...]
Prayers: June 20, 2010
June 20, 2010 by Christ Church
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Our Father who art in heaven, on this day when we celebrate our earthly fathers, it is only fitting and right that we begin with our acknowledgement and thanks to you, as we say together, thank you, Father. For the strength of your presence in our lives, especially when we aren’t looking and when we [...]
Prayers: June 13, 2010
June 13, 2010 by Christ Church
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Heavenly Father, we give thanks for the faith of the early followers of our Savior Jesus Christ, and for the examples they set for us. We pray that our own faith will continue to grow and that we will have the courage to live out our faith. For this we pray, saying: Dear Lord, hear [...]
