Deus Misereatur

Almighty and Everliving God, infinite, eternal and unchangeable in your being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness and truth ( Westminster Shorter Catechism 4 ), we come and make our requests to you. We, your servants and children of this congregation, request your help to put away falsehood, so as to speak truth with our neighbors, for we are members of one another. That no corrupting talk would proceed out of our mouths, but only such things as a good for building up, that our words may give grace to those who hear us. That we may not grieve the Holy Spirit, by whom we have been sealed unto the day of redemption. That all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor and slander would be put away from us, along with all malice. And that we may be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another as you in Christ forgave us (Ephesians 4.25-32). On behalf of Mark and Lori Berry in Peru we pray that you would grant to them peace, protection, trustworthy co-laborers and all...

O God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, you are infinite, eternal and unchangeable in your being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness and truth (from Westminster Shorter Catechism 4 ), a Father who is able and ready to help us. Therefore, through your Son, Jesus Christ, we make free to approach you with our prayers. We pray for your Church throughout the nations, Southern Hills Christian Church; Village Christian;  Western Oaks Christian; Forest Hill Christian; and Northside Christian Church . Guide your children in their deliberations and actions in ways that are in line with your statutes and ordinances; providing all that we need to go further in your work. May we fully embrace the fullness of the Gospel of your Son, Jesus Christ and his kingdom, growing in all godliness and joy. Cause us to be people of our word, to be truth-bearers and vow keepers, that our integrity may reflect your own fidelity. O Lord, hear our prayer. We remember befo...