Praying Luke 22:14-21

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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

Father, I thank you for the unique way you have created me.  Heavenly Father, I am so thankful to be able to approach my Creator, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, with reverence and fear. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. You are God. I am not. You are in control. Hallelujah!

- Ancient Wells

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

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Scriptural Theme

This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

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

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Praying Luke 22:14-21 (New International Version)

When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God." *
After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, "Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes." And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you."

Response to the Scripture

Thank you, LORD, that from everlasting to everlasting your love is with those who fear you, and your righteousness with their children's children -- with those who keep your covenant and remember to obey your precepts.

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. *
This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Our Father in heaven, thank You for loving the world so greatly.  You gave Your only Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for our sins so that we could be reconciled to You. *
We are grateful to call You Father and to be called Your children.  Nothing can separate us from Your love.  Thank You Father, for adopting us into Your family because of Jesus Christ our Savior.

- Global Day of Prayer 2009

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

Praying Leviticus 26:3-13

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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

We give you thanks, O God, for you bless the Church with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. *
Help us to support one another, to be respectful of our differences and to work for the unity of all those throughout the world who call upon Jesus as Lord.

Help us by your grace to continue praying the prayer of your Son that we may be one, that we may draw ever closer together and recognize that our unity is that of yours, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. *
Amen.

- Graymoor

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

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Scriptural Theme

I will put my dwelling place among you, and I will not abhor you.

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

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Praying Leviticus 26:3-13 (New International Version)

If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, I will send you rain in its season, and the ground will yield its crops and the trees their fruit. Your threshing will continue until grape harvest and the grape harvest will continue until planting, and you will eat all the food you want and live in safety in your land. *
I will grant peace in the land, and you will lie down and no one will make you afraid. I will remove wild beasts from the land, and the sword will not pass through your country. You will pursue your enemies, and they will fall by the sword before you. Five of you will chase a hundred, and a hundred of you will chase ten thousand, and your enemies will fall by the sword before you. I will look on you with favor and make you fruitful and increase your numbers, and I will keep my covenant with you.

You will still be eating last year's harvest when you will have to move it out to make room for the new. I will put my dwelling place among you, and I will not abhor you. I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be my people. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt so that you would no longer be slaves to the Egyptians; I broke the bars of your yoke and enabled you to walk with heads held high.

Response to the Scripture

Thank you, LORD, that from everlasting to everlasting your love is with those who fear you, and your righteousness with their children's children -- with those who keep your covenant and remember to obey your precepts.

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. *
I will put my dwelling place among you, and I will not abhor you.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Let us give thanks to the beneficent and merciful God, the Father of our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ, *
for He has covered us, helped us, guarded us, accepted us unto Him, spared us, supported us, and brought us to this hour.

Let us also ask Him, the Lord our God, the Almighty, to guard us in all peace this holy day and all the days of our life.

- The Agpeya of the Coptic Church

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

Praying Exodus 34:8-14

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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

Yes, Lord, what God is like you? *
We thank you for Christ, who on the cross has destroyed our sin!

We thank you because you have drawn all men to Him. *
We thank you because you now pour out on Jerusalem, on your people, a mighty stream of grace and consolation.

- Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa

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

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Scriptural Theme

I am making a covenant with you. Before all your people I will do wonders never before done in any nation in all the world.

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

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Praying Exodus 34:8-14 (New International Version)

Moses bowed to the ground at once and worshiped. "LORD," he said, "if I have found favor in your eyes, then let the LORD go with us. Although this is a stiff-necked people, forgive our wickedness and our sin, and take us as your inheritance." *
Then the LORD said: "I am making a covenant with you. Before all your people I will do wonders never before done in any nation in all the world. The people you live among will see how awesome is the work that I, the LORD, will do for you. Obey what I command you today. I will drive out before you the Amorites, Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites. Be careful not to make a treaty with those who live in the land where you are going, or they will be a snare among you. Break down their altars, smash their sacred stones and cut down their Asherah poles. Do not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God."

Response to the Scripture

Thank you, LORD, that from everlasting to everlasting your love is with those who fear you, and your righteousness with their children's children -- with those who keep your covenant and remember to obey your precepts.

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. *
I am making a covenant with you. Before all your people I will do wonders never before done in any nation in all the world.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, thank you for making us your friend and for the grace to befriend the stranger and be reconciled to our enemy.

- John DelHousaye

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

Praying Genesis 17:1-10

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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, You have given so much to me, give one thing more; a grateful heart!

- George Herbert

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

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Scriptural Theme

I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come.

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

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Praying Genesis 17:1-10 (New International Version)

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, *
"I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers."

Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, *
"As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. I will make you very fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you. I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. The whole land of Canaan, where you now reside as a foreigner, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you; and I will be their God."

Then God said to Abraham, "As for you, you must keep my covenant, you and your descendants after you for the generations to come. This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Every male among you shall be circumcised."

Response to the Scripture

Thank you, LORD, that from everlasting to everlasting your love is with those who fear you, and your righteousness with their children's children -- with those who keep your covenant and remember to obey your precepts.

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. *
I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

We give you thanks, O our Father, for the life and knowledge which you did make known to us through your Son Jesus; *
Yours is the glory for ever and ever.

As this broken bread was scattered upon the mountains and being gathered together became one, so may Your Church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into Your kingdom; *
for Yours is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ for ever and ever.

- Didache

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

Praying Genesis 9:8-17

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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

Father, I thank you for the unique way you have created me.  Heavenly Father, I am so thankful to be able to approach my Creator, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, with reverence and fear. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. You are God. I am not. You are in control. Hallelujah!

- Ancient Wells

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

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Scriptural Theme

I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.

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

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Praying Genesis 9:8-17 (New International Version)

Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him: "I now establish my covenant with you and with your descendants after you and with every living creature that was with you -- the birds, the livestock and all the wild animals, all those that came out of the ark with you -- every living creature on earth. I establish my covenant with you: Never again will all life be destroyed by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth." *
And God said, "This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life.

Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth." So God said to Noah, "This is the sign of the covenant I have established between me and all life on the earth."

Response to the Scripture

Thank you, LORD, that from everlasting to everlasting your love is with those who fear you, and your righteousness with their children's children -- with those who keep your covenant and remember to obey your precepts.

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. *
I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

None of us is a great Christian; rather, we are all very small Christians. But your grace is sufficient for us.

Awaken us to the small joy and thankfulness that we are capable of, the timid faith that we bring, the incomplete obedience that we cannot refuse – to the hope in the greatness, wholeness, and completeness that you have prepared for us in the death of our Lord, Jesus Christ and that you have promised to us in his resurrection from the dead.

- Karl Barth

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )

Praying 1 Thessalonians 3:10-13

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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 God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Savior, the Prince of Peace: *
Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions; take away all hatred and prejudice, and whatever else may hinder us from godly union and concord;

that, as there is but one Body and one Spirit, one hope of our calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of us all, *
so we may be all of one heart and of one soul, united in one holy bond of truth and peace, of faith and charity, and may with one mind and one mouth glorify you, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

- Anglican Book of Common Prayer

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

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Scriptural Theme

May the Lord cause your love to grow and overflow for one another and for all people.

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

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Praying 1 Thessalonians 3:10-13 (International English Bible)

We want you to know that we pray day and night with great energy so that we might visit you again and supply what is lacking in your faith. Now may God the Father and our Lord Jesus make a clear way for us to visit you soon.

We pray that the Lord will cause your love to grow and overflow for one another and for all people, just as our love does for you. *
We pray that God will strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes again with all his holy people.

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 the Lord cause your love to grow and overflow for one another and for all people.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

O Lord, you whose mercies are new every morning, forgive me, I pray, for  *
any unkind word,
any selfish deed,
any failure to show sympathy,
and any omission of kindness I have committed this day,

so I may be filled anew with your Spirit's power to admit my wrongdoing in humility and to love as Jesus loves.
Amen.

- W. David O. Taylor

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” )

Praying Philemon 4-7

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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, grant that I may meet all that this coming day brings to me with spiritual tranquility. Grant that I may fully surrender myself to Thy holy Will. *
At every hour of this day, direct and support me in all things.  Whatsoever news may reach me in the course of the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and the firm conviction that all is subject to Thy holy Will. 

Direct my thoughts and feelings in all my words and actions. In all unexpected occurrences, do not let me forget that all is sent down from Thee. *
Grant that I may deal straightforwardly and wisely with everyone I encounter, neither embarrassing nor saddening anyone.

O Lord, grant me the strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events that take place during it. Direct my will and teach me to pray, to believe, to hope, to be patient, to forgive, and to love. *
Amen.

- Optina Elders

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

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Scriptural Theme

You have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.

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

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Praying Philemon 4-7 (International English Bible)

I always thank my God when I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your love for all of God’s people and your faith in the Lord Jesus. *
I pray that your partnership with us in the faith will be effective in deepening your understanding of every blessing that we share together for the sake of Christ.

My dear brother, your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.

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. *
You have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Dear God, thank you for warm summer nights and candlelight and good food.  But thank you most of all for friends.  We appreciate the complicated and wonderful gifts you give us in each other.  And we appreciate the task you put down before us, of loving each other the best we can, even as you love us.  We pray in Christ's name, Amen.

- "The Preacher" from Because of Winn-Dixie

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” )

Praying Psalm 79:8-10

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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

Grant me, O Lord, to know what I ought to know; to love what I ought to love; to praise what delights you most; to value what is precious in your sight; to hate what is offensive to you.

Do not allow me to judge according to the sight of my eyes, nor to pass sentence according to the hearing of the ears of ignorant men, but to discern with a true judgment between things visible and spiritual; *
and above all, always to inquire what is the good pleasure of your will.
Amen.

- Thomas à Kempis

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

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Scriptural Theme

Do not hold against us the sins of past generations.

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

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Praying Psalm 79:8-10 (New International Version)

Do not hold against us the sins of past generations;

may your mercy come quickly to meet us,
for we are in desperate need.*
Help us, God our Savior,
for the glory of your name;
deliver us and forgive our sins
for your name’s sake.

Why should the nations say,
“Where is their God?”

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. *
Do not hold against us the sins of past generations.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

- Mission St. Clare

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” )

Praying Romans 15:1-6

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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

Heavenly Father, I praise you and thank you for your great love and I lift up this day for your blessings. *
With your help I will live today as a responsible, generous, and honest human being. Like Jesus, I will try today to treat everyone I meet with dignity and respect. With Jesus’ spirit alive in me I will witness my love by thinking of others first and myself last.

Help me today, Father, to put into action what I have said in words. *
I ask this in your name. Amen.

- St. Mary's Catholic School, Taylor TX

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

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Scriptural Theme

Let us with one mind and one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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

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Praying Romans 15:1-6 (New International Version)

We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. *
Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: "The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me."

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. *
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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. *
Let us with one mind and one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Lord, let our memory provide no shelter for grievance against each other.
Lord, let our heart provide no harbour for hatred of each other.
Lord, let our tongue be no accomplice in the judgment of another.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

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” )

Praying Matthew 6:7-13

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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

Grant me, O Lord, to know what I ought to know; to love what I ought to love; to praise what delights you most; to value what is precious in your sight; to hate what is offensive to you.

Do not allow me to judge according to the sight of my eyes, nor to pass sentence according to the hearing of the ears of ignorant men, but to discern with a true judgment between things visible and spiritual; *
and above all, always to inquire what is the good pleasure of your will.
Amen.

- Thomas à Kempis

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

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Scriptural Theme

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

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

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Praying Matthew 6:7-13 (New International Version)

"And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this: *
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our debts as, we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil."

Response to the Scripture

Where love and charity abide, that is where God dwells.

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. *
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

- Mission St. Clare

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” )

Praying Philippians 2:1-3

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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, help us to be like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.

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

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Praying Philippians 2:1-3 (New International Version)

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being likeminded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.

Response to the Scripture

Where love and charity abide, that is where God dwells.

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, help us to be like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.

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” )

Praying Ephesians 4:1-6

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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 God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Savior, the Prince of Peace: *
Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions; take away all hatred and prejudice, and whatever else may hinder us from godly union and concord;

that, as there is but one Body and one Spirit, one hope of our calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of us all, *
so we may be all of one heart and of one soul, united in one holy bond of truth and peace, of faith and charity, and may with one mind and one mouth glorify you, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

- Anglican Book of Common Prayer

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

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Scriptural Theme

Do everything you can to protect and maintain the unity of the Holy Spirit.

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

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Praying Ephesians 4:1-6 (International English Bible)

As a prisoner in Rome for serving the Lord, I encourage you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received from God. *
Live a life of humility and gentleness with patience, bearing with one another in love.

Do everything you can to protect and maintain the unity of the Holy Spirit in the relational bond of peace, which holds us together. *
There is one body and one Spirit, just as there is one hope to which God has called us.

There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all!

Response to the Scripture

Where love and charity abide, that is where God dwells.

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. *
Do everything you can to protect and maintain the unity of the Holy Spirit.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

O Lord, you whose mercies are new every morning, forgive me, I pray, for  *
any unkind word,
any selfish deed,
any failure to show sympathy,
and any omission of kindness I have committed this day,

so I may be filled anew with your Spirit's power to admit my wrongdoing in humility and to love as Jesus loves.
Amen.

- W. David O. Taylor

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” )

Praying Romans 12:9-18

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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, grant that I may meet all that this coming day brings to me with spiritual tranquility. Grant that I may fully surrender myself to Thy holy Will. *
At every hour of this day, direct and support me in all things.  Whatsoever news may reach me in the course of the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and the firm conviction that all is subject to Thy holy Will.

Direct my thoughts and feelings in all my words and actions. In all unexpected occurrences, do not let me forget that all is sent down from Thee. *
Grant that I may deal straightforwardly and wisely with everyone I encounter, neither embarrassing nor saddening anyone.

O Lord, grant me the strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events that take place during it. Direct my will and teach me to pray, to believe, to hope, to be patient, to forgive, and to love. *
Amen.

- Optina Elders

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

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Scriptural Theme

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

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

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Praying Romans 12:9-18 (New International Version)

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. *
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil.

Response to the Scripture

Where love and charity abide, that is where God dwells.

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. *
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Dear God, thank you for warm summer nights and candlelight and good food.  But thank you most of all for friends.  We appreciate the complicated and wonderful gifts you give us in each other.  And we appreciate the task you put down before us, of loving each other the best we can, even as you love us.  We pray in Christ's name, Amen.

- "The Preacher" from Because of Winn-Dixie

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” )

Praying Colossians 2:2-3

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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

Grant me, O Lord, to know what I ought to know; to love what I ought to love; to praise what delights you most; to value what is precious in your sight; to hate what is offensive to you.

Do not allow me to judge according to the sight of my eyes, nor to pass sentence according to the hearing of the ears of ignorant men, but to discern with a true judgment between things visible and spiritual; *
and above all, always to inquire what is the good pleasure of your will.
Amen.

- Thomas à Kempis

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

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Scriptural Theme

May your church be encouraged in heart and united in love.

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

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Praying Colossians 2:2-3 (New International Version)

My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Response to the Scripture

Where love and charity abide, that is where God dwells.

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 your church be encouraged in heart and united in love.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

- Mission St. Clare

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” )

Praying Colossians 3:12-15

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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

Heavenly Father, I praise you and thank you for your great love and I lift up this day for your blessings. *
With your help I will live today as a responsible, generous, and honest human being. Like Jesus, I will try today to treat everyone I meet with dignity and respect. With Jesus’ spirit alive in me I will witness my love by thinking of others first and myself last.

Help me today, Father, to put into action what I have said in words. *
I ask this in your name. Amen.

- St. Mary's Catholic School, Taylor TX

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

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Scriptural Theme

Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

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

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Praying Colossians 3:12-15 (New International Version)

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. *
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace, and be thankful.

Response to the Scripture

Where love and charity abide, that is where God dwells.

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. *
Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Lord, let our memory provide no shelter for grievance against each other.
Lord, let our heart provide no harbour for hatred of each other.
Lord, let our tongue be no accomplice in the judgment of another.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

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” )

Praying John 13:34-35

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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

Heavenly Father, I praise you and thank you for your great love and I lift up this day for your blessings. *
With your help I will live today as a responsible, generous, and honest human being. Like Jesus, I will try today to treat everyone I meet with dignity and respect. With Jesus’ spirit alive in me I will witness my love by thinking of others first and myself last.

Help me today, Father, to put into action what I have said in words. *
I ask this in your name. Amen.

- St. Mary's Catholic School, Taylor TX

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

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Scriptural Theme

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

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

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Praying John 13:34-35 (New International Version)

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

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. *
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

O Lord, you whose mercies are new every morning, forgive me, I pray, for  *
any unkind word,
any selfish deed,
any failure to show sympathy,
and any omission of kindness I have committed this day,

so I may be filled anew with your Spirit's power to admit my wrongdoing in humility and to love as Jesus loves.
Amen.

- W. David O. Taylor

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” )

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” )

Praying John 17:20-23

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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 God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Savior, the Prince of Peace: *
Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the great dangers we are in by our unhappy divisions; take away all hatred and prejudice, and whatever else may hinder us from godly union and concord;

that, as there is but one Body and one Spirit, one hope of our calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of us all, *
so we may be all of one heart and of one soul, united in one holy bond of truth and peace, of faith and charity, and may with one mind and one mouth glorify you, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

- Anglican Book of Common Prayer

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

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Scriptural Theme

I pray that all of them may be one, Father.

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

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Praying John 17:20-23 (New International Version)

My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. *
I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one -- I in them and you in me -- so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.

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

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
I pray that all of them may be one, Father.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

O Lord, you whose mercies are new every morning, forgive me, I pray, for  *
any unkind word,
any selfish deed,
any failure to show sympathy,
and any omission of kindness I have committed this day,

so I may be filled anew with your Spirit's power to admit my wrongdoing in humility and to love as Jesus loves.
Amen.

- W. David O. Taylor

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” )

Praying John 17:13-19

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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, grant that I may meet all that this coming day brings to me with spiritual tranquility. Grant that I may fully surrender myself to Thy holy Will. *
At every hour of this day, direct and support me in all things.  Whatsoever news may reach me in the course of the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and the firm conviction that all is subject to Thy holy Will.

Direct my thoughts and feelings in all my words and actions. In all unexpected occurrences, do not let me forget that all is sent down from Thee. *
Grant that I may deal straightforwardly and wisely with everyone I encounter, neither embarrassing nor saddening anyone.

O Lord, grant me the strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events that take place during it. Direct my will and teach me to pray, to believe, to hope, to be patient, to forgive, and to love. *
Amen.

- Optina Elders

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

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Scriptural Theme

Sanctify us by the truth; Your word is truth.

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

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Praying John 17:13-19 (New International Version)

I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. *
I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.

As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.

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

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
Sanctify us by the truth; Your word is truth.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

Dear God, thank you for warm summer nights and candlelight and good food.  But thank you most of all for friends.  We appreciate the complicated and wonderful gifts you give us in each other.  And we appreciate the task you put down before us, of loving each other the best we can, even as you love us.  We pray in Christ's name, Amen.

- "The Preacher" from Because of Winn-Dixie

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” )

Praying John 17:6-12

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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

Grant me, O Lord, to know what I ought to know; to love what I ought to love; to praise what delights you most; to value what is precious in your sight; to hate what is offensive to you.

Do not allow me to judge according to the sight of my eyes, nor to pass sentence according to the hearing of the ears of ignorant men, but to discern with a true judgment between things visible and spiritual; *
and above all, always to inquire what is the good pleasure of your will.
Amen.

- Thomas à Kempis

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

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Scriptural Theme

Holy Father, protect us by the power of your name, the name you gave your Son, so that we may be one as you are one.

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

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Praying John 17:6-12 (New International Version)

I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. *
For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours.

All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them. I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. *
Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled.

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

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
Holy Father, protect us by the power of your name, the name you gave your Son, so that we may be one as you are one.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

- Mission St. Clare

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” )