Psalm 94: Praying for a world in trouble
(as Prayers for Others)
Lord our God, shine out in every corner of our world.
Rise up and bring justice for all in need of help.
We hate to see children being hurt and families destroyed.
Who hears the cry of the poor?
It breaks our heart when people die from violent attacks.
Who can break the power of evil?
Leaders tell us whatever they want us to believe.
Who knows what is true any more?
You, O Lord, you see! You hear! You are at work!
Who will stand against the wrong in our world?
We pray for people who have been treated unfairly.
Rise up, O God, and bring your justice!
(silence)
We pray for people who are attached because of their faith.
Bless and protect your people everywhere.
(silence)
We pray for people who are sick or afraid.
Our hearts are full of troubles, but your love reaches in.
(silence)
The Lord is our rock of refuge,
our safe place in a troubled world.
(as Prayers for Others)
Lord our God, shine out in every corner of our world.
Rise up and bring justice for all in need of help.
We hate to see children being hurt and families destroyed.
Who hears the cry of the poor?
It breaks our heart when people die from violent attacks.
Who can break the power of evil?
Leaders tell us whatever they want us to believe.
Who knows what is true any more?
You, O Lord, you see! You hear! You are at work!
Who will stand against the wrong in our world?
We pray for people who have been treated unfairly.
Rise up, O God, and bring your justice!
(silence)
We pray for people who are attached because of their faith.
Bless and protect your people everywhere.
(silence)
We pray for people who are sick or afraid.
Our hearts are full of troubles, but your love reaches in.
(silence)
The Lord is our rock of refuge,
our safe place in a troubled world.