Every Monday, Living Lutheran offers a week’s worth of prayers from the ELCA resource Prayer Ventures, which can be downloaded here. These petitions – one for each day this week – are offered as a guide for your own prayer life as together we pray for the needs of the world and give thanks for the ministries of our church.
Monday, Oct. 5: We remember ethnic and language specific ministries that proclaim the gospel in a diverse world and encourage new leaders for God’s work in the world.
Tuesday, Oct. 6: We remember people with disabilities and ask that those who seek employment may find or be placed in jobs that are appropriate, use their gifts and are affirming and fair.
Wednesday, Oct. 7: We pray that we are examples of compassion and peace for our children, youth and students and that they in turn will build relationships of respect and kindness with their peers.
Thursday, Oct. 8: We give thanks to God for the generosity of people supporting The Campaign for the ELCA and its role in supporting the creation and renewal of diverse, vibrant and growing communities of faith focused on God’s mission.
Friday, Oct. 9: We are a church that believes God is calling us into the world – together. We thank God for companion synod relationships connecting Lutheran churches throughout the world with ELCA synods and congregations – relationships that nurture and strengthen one another for life and ministry.
Saturday, Oct. 10: Domestic violence remains a troubling and wounding problem in the United States and world. We pray for the protection and healing of victims, effective prevention and education efforts, safety for families and advocacy for gender equality and respect everywhere.
Sunday, Oct. 11: It is not by living good lives that we inherit eternal life, but only by God’s love and mercy through Jesus Christ. We pray this good news fills us with joy and the desire to serve others with love and mercy.