Prayers of the People, E6A

Gracious God, we ask your blessings of comfort and peace
on those who are suffering great grief and loss
in the wake of earthquakes, storm, and cold;
for those torn from family by war or poverty or illness;
for those who are divided by politics and polity.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.

Holy Redeemer, we ask your blessings of justice and joy
for those who are on the outside looking in because of their
race or gender or different abilities,
their addictions or anxieties or mental health status,
because of who they love or how they see themselves.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.

Sophia, Wisdom, we ask your blessings of calm and courage
for those who teach your Word and those who study it,
for those who lead your people, and those who follow,
for those who worship wholeheartedly, and those who desire to.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.

May all who seek to observe your statutes faithfully
be restored to relationship with you 
and with all of humankind,
bringing glory to 
​your name.