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. 30: St. Andrew’s Day Just as Andrew risked everything and left everything familiar to follow Jesus, we too pray for the faith and trust to follow Jesus and live our baptismal calling every day.
Tuesday, Dec. 1: World AIDS Day We pray that our work in collaboration with our global partners and companion churches will further develop and expand ministries of HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment, care and advocacy where they are needed most.
Wednesday, Dec. 2: Recalling God’s promises to us throughout history, we pray that during Advent we are immersed in the hope, expectation and new life given and fulfilled in the gift of Jesus Christ, son of God.
Thursday, Dec. 3: We remember as we watch the glowing light of the Advent wreath to give thanks to God for bringing the light and hope of Christ into the world.
Friday, Dec. 4: Many states continue to recover from flooding and the threat of more floods. We pray for the safety and recovery of those most affected, especially families, people living in poverty, older adults, economically distressed communities and small businesses.
Saturday, Dec. 5: We remember times and situations of darkness and despair in the world—in the present and throughout history—and give thanks that God breaks into the darkness with the light of Jesus Christ, bringing healing, hope, new life and the reassurance of God’s presence and love for us.
Sunday, Dec. 6: Throughout Advent we pray that our actions, words and relationships help “prepare the way of the Lord” for those who do not know the good news of Jesus Christ or are longing for lasting forgiveness and hope in their lives.