Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Fifth Sunday in Lent – March 17, 2024
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Prayers of the Day
Historical Collect
Almighty God, look favorably upon your family. Graciously rule our bodies lest we are enticed to love the world, and guard our spirits lest we fail to recognize your love. 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
Almighty and merciful God, your Son’s glory was revealed through humility and suffering. Keep us from the temptation to elevate ourselves and instead, through the power of your Spirit, help us to humbly share ourselves with others, for it is only in dying to our selfishness and pride that we will find life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Prayers of the Church

For Serving Others
Heavenly Father, through the teachings of your Son Jesus, we know that he did not come to this world to be served, but to serve. Help us discern the needs of others, so we may also serve as he did. We humbly pray for your guidance as we seek to serve those who are in need. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
For Renewal
Father of all creation, it is through your Son, Jesus Christ that we are made new again. Let us rejoice and celebrate all that we have in you! The earth is also renewed in its Spring, just as we are renewed through faith in you. Let us sing your praises as we relish all the reminders of new growth on the earth. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.   
For Godly Leaders
Almighty God, we pray for the wisdom and strength of our leaders in our churches, communities, government, and in our world. May they seek to understand your way and be considerate of one another in all matters. We also pray for those in the military who are upholding our freedom. Watch over them, protect them, and bring them home safely. Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
For Sickness and in Health
Merciful Father, we know we can come to you for comfort when we have fallen ill, but let us not forget to praise you in all health matters. We pray that you make whole what needs to be mended or cured whether it be in our body, mind, or our spirit. We lift up to you all those who are suffering in any way… Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.