Our Shared Prayers 

April 30 

Gracious Creator,
We thank you for the gift of this good earth—
for the rhythm of the seasons,
for the steady holding of the land,
and for morning birdsong.
We are surrounded by your handiwork,
yet too often we move through it unaware.

The earth groans under the weight of our choices.
We confess to choosing convenience over compassion.

Lord, stir us from comfort.
Awaken us to the beauty worth protecting
and the voices we have ignored.
Make us bold peacemakers,
not only among people but also among all creation.
Amen.

Written and shared by Asher Warkentin, Springridge Mennonite, MCA Bursary recipient  

 

April 23 

 

Written, shared and delivered in hard copy by rob peters, Foothills Mennonite

 

April 16

Gracious loving Father and Mother in heaven,

You already know what we are longing for.   We come  to you with gratitude for your unwavering love that draws us closer to you.

We are surrounded by fear and uncertainty.   Help us discern what to take in as we navigate our troubling times.  Help us focus on the high ground; take hold of us to bring us out of our selfish ways so that our life may be complete in you.   Fill us with Jesus’ words:  “do not be anxious about what tomorrow will bring.”

We pray for us as Christians, to be united more than ever before.  May our voices spread your love to offer a positive impact in our world.

As we approach Holy Week, we remember that death will not have the final word.  Our hope is in the resurrection.   Help us be like Mary, sister of Lazarus, whose gratitude for what Jesus had done for Lazarus expressed itself in selfless extravagant love at the feet of her Lord.  Help us be always mindful of the holiness of Lord Jesus – our Lord who washes the feet of his disciples.

We pray this in your holy name, Amen

Written and shared by the Holyrood Bible study group:  Dorathy, Helle, Margot, Doreen, Joyce, Gary, Don, Joseph and Bintu (age 5). 

 

April 9 

God of all creation, the works of your hands are worthy of our attention and care. You created all things--the mountains and the trees, the rivers and the sunshine, the rainbows and the earthworms; all things that you have called good. You gave this good creation to humanity, who you made in your image, and gave us the job of caring for the earth.

Give us what we need to be good stewards of all that you have created for us, and let us experience life anew. Help us to see the world through your eyes, seeing the beauty in all that you have made, so that we may be compelled to love and care for your good creation. Help us to see your face in every person you have created, see your love in every rainbow, and see your hand in every sunset. 



Written and shared by Debbie Bledsoe, pastor First Mennonite Church Edmonton

 

April 2 

Lord, You are great. You delight in us, humble though we are.  

You rejoice over us with singing.  Your love flows over us and through us.

Where we are confident in our status and our privilege, we put it off 

for the sake of love.

Where we think we know all the answers, we listen to others

for the sake of love.

Where we feel proud of our good deeds and look down on others, we repent 

for the sake of love.

In love we breathe. In love we move. In love we have our being.

Our God, whose love changes everything

grant us power to press on to reach our goal

to open our hands so that Your love may flood to the world.

Amen.

 

Written and shared by Erika Pappas, First Mennonite Church Edmonton