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, Nov. 23: We pray that the leaders and governments of our world will set aside self-interests and the pursuit of power and influence in order to practice justice, mercy, mutual concern and care for all people.
Tuesday, Nov. 24: Many people travel great distances to be with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving together. We pray their journeys will be safe and their holiday joyful.
Wednesday, Nov. 25: As we feast and celebrate, we remember in our prayers those who are not at our tables and who suffer from hunger, poverty and loneliness. We pray that we will be generous and welcoming and reach out in love to our neighbors in need in the manner and spirit of Jesus.
Thursday, Nov. 26: Day of Thanksgiving On this day of thanksgiving, we are glad and rejoice in the great things God has done for us and all people throughout history.
Friday, Nov. 27: We remember in our prayers this week the people who work and serve us, day and night. We give thanks for their service and pray they will also have time for renewal and celebration with family and friends.
Saturday, Nov. 28: In our prayers we ask to know God’s ways, know God’s truth, trust God’s mercy and be faithful in following God’s path.
Sunday, Nov. 29: First Sunday of Advent We remember in our prayers this Advent season the prophecies and promises God has fulfilled in the gift of Jesus Christ, son of God, son of man – our salvation.