Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany – January 28, 2024
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Prayers of the Day
Historical Collect
O God, you know the perilous choices we are prone to make that fall short of your desire for human faithfulness and obedience. Without you, our fragile nature cannot survive. Support us with your Word of truth, that we may grow in faith in the midst of our trials. Grant this, we pray, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Gelasian Sacramentary, 7th Century) 
Thematic Collect 
Merciful One, grant to your church the heart to hear your compassionate healing grace as we gather around your word. Then, as you will, grant us courage and compassion to bear that life-giving word of grace to a world in need; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. 

Prayers of the Church
For Wisdom
Wise and Good Heavenly Father, help us to acknowledge you as the source of all wisdom and not to lean on our own understanding. We praise your Holy name for giving us the freedom to come to you through prayer in all matters and at all times. Your word is faithful and trustworthy so let us be guided by your steadfast ways in all we do. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For a Grateful Heart
Gracious Lord, you provide for all our needs of both body and soul. Create in us a grateful heart to receive all that you provide and to praise you through meaningful worship together. Teach us to be more Christ-like in all we do that we may continue to build up your church for the sake of the world. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Our Elected Leaders
Almighty Lord, you are a wise and generous God. We pray for the wisdom of our elected leaders in our community, state, and country. We ask for your guidance and continued presence with them as they make decisions concerning your people. We also pray for the well-being of our leaders and that they would be of sound mind and body so they could do their important work. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Comfort
Father God, you know our pain and struggles that no one else sees; you know our needs. We pray for the comfort of all your children, [especially …] lifting them up to you that they may gain strength in the knowledge of your promise of eternal life. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.