Praying John 17:24-26

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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

O Lord, please help me to accurately identify the gifts and strengths you have given me, and to discern how they can be corrupted by sin and used in ways that dishonor you and hurt others.

Please give me grace to discipline myself and take every thought, emotion, word and action—every strength you have given me—captive to Christ. *
Enable me to clearly discern the needs of others,

and give me both the desire and ability to truly minister to those around me rather than manipulating them. *
Lord, I can only do this as you fill me with your Holy Spirit, as you give me a deeper understanding of all you have done for me through the gospel,

and as you incline my heart to honor and trust you and obey your command to love others as you have loved me.

- Ken Sande

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying John 17:24-26 (New International Version)

"Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.

Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them."

Response to the Scripture

Blessed Father, make us one, even as you and your Son are one.  You have given us the glory that you gave your Son, that we may be richly, fully, one.

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. *
Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory.

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” )