Prayers of the People, PSC

Blessed are you, O God,
and blessed is the one who comes
in your name.
Hear our prayers for those
who faithfully carry out your will,
sometimes without understanding why
or what meaning is attached 
to their tasks.

Blessed are you, O God,
and blessed is the one who comes
in your name.
Hear our prayers for unnamed strangers
who conspire with you unknowingly
to fulfill your wishes
for the greater good.

Blessed are you, O God,
and blessed is the one who comes
in your name.
Hear our prayers for the crowds of people
who long for your saving power,
for your righteous reign,
for justice for the oppressed,
and hope for peace

Blessed are you, O God,
and blessed is the one who comes 
in your name.
Hear our prayers even for those 
who try to throw their weight around,
whose pretentiousness is exhausting,
and who attempt to silence
those who speak truth to power.

Blessed are you, O God,
and blessed is the one who comes
in your name.
Hear our prayers for creation
as it shouts your praises 
in joyful celebration
of your love made flesh. 

Blessed are you, O God,
and blessed is the one who comes
in your name.
With all the glory of the highest heaven,
we call upon your name
and seek your unending grace.