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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Giving us Your glory without making us one is a dangerous thing, Lord Jesus. When we are divided by petty agendas, grudges, or hatreds, we become spectacles of foolish arrogance and religious superiority. But when we are fused as one in Your purpose, we can reflect Your glory to all the world.
You have loved us and saved us that we may bear Your beauty. *
Make us one so that the world will know the glorious love of the Father.
- Seek God for the City
Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)
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Scriptural Theme
May God the Father and Jesus Christ our Lord bless you with grace and peace!
Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)
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Praying 2 Thessalonians 1:2-4 (International English Bible)
May God the Father and Jesus Christ our Lord bless you with grace and peace! *
My brothers and sisters, we should always thank God for you, and rightly so, because your faith is continuing to grow more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is also increasing. Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials that you are enduring.
Response to the Scripture
You, Oh God, are reconciling all things to yourself in Christ Jesus. Help us to walk in the ministry of reconciliation, bringing all things under your kingdom - to the glory of your Name.
Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart
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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”
Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
May God the Father and Jesus Christ our Lord bless you with grace and peace!
Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song
(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)
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Ending Prayer
Gracious Father,
we pray to you for your holy Church.
Fill it with your truth.
Keep it in your peace.*
Where it is corrupt, reform it.
Where it is in error, correct it. *
Where it is in right, defend it.
Where it is in want, provide for it. *
Where it is divided, reunite it,
For the sake of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.
- Paulist Prayer Book
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 7: Reconciliation Bridge Prayer – “Entering into the Unity of the Trinity” )