Trinity Lutheran Church

Prayer of the Church
Second Sunday in Advent
4 December 2022

In peace, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For the Holy Church, that God would continually feed her with His Word and Sacraments as she looks for Christ’s return, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For the Church, that pastors would continually prepare the way for Jesus’ return in glory by preaching Law and Gospel; and that congregations would hear their words in faith, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For families, that they would faithfully fulfill their vocations to love and forgive one another, even as they grow in the fear, love and trust of the Lord, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For civil authorities, that they would govern with justice and righteousness as leaders appointed by God to protect the innocent, punish the wicked and work for the common welfare of all, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For the sick and suffering, that as the day draws near when the wolf will dwell alongside the lamb and pain and destruction will be no more, God would grant them patience, comfort and healing according to His will, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

For all who commune this day, that their hearts would be stirred up to make ready the way of the Lord Jesus, who comes in His body and blood, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.

Grant, heavenly Father, that we may be kept in joy and sustained in hope through every trouble and trial of this mortal life; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Lord God, we worship You through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, in whose name we pray. Amen.