Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Ascension of Our Lord – May 29, 2025
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
Almighty God, we believe that your Son, Jesus Christ, has ascended into the heavens to sit at your right hand. Grant that our hearts and minds may be directed there, as well, to dwell in him each day, through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Thematic Collect
Almighty God, Jesus ascended to the throne at your right hand. Help us to trust in his never-ending presence that we may bear witness to your grace until the day when we celebrate with all the saints around your throne; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.
Prayers of the Church
For Those Who Serve the Church
Lord Jesus, you are the master and head of the Church. We thank you for raising up among us earthly leaders to serve and shepherd your people, under your authority. Pour out your great grace upon all those who are ordained to the Office of Word and Sacrament [especially …]. Grant that all who serve your Church in such ministry, may testify with great power to the forgiveness of sins in the risen Christ.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Ascension
Ascended and ruling Lord, you have opened to us the Holy Scriptures that we may know the necessity of your death and resurrection for our salvation. Open our hearts by your Holy Spirit, and clothe us with power from on high — so that we can proclaim repentance and forgiveness of sins to all nations in your name.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Renewal and Transformation
Lord of mercy and grace, just as your Son brought about transformation in the lives of those he encountered, we pray that he would transform our lives, and the lives of others. Pour out your Holy Spirit, so that those who are lost or struggling may experience a powerful renewal by your Word breaking into their lives. Mold us and shape us into the people that you would have us be.  Lord, in your mercy ... hear our prayer.
For Healing 
Great Physician, we pray for all who suffer in mind, body, or spirit that they may know your healing presence. [We especially lift up those we name before you aloud or in our hearts…]. Send your Spirit upon them to make them whole, and give them hope and strength in you. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer