PRAYERS
[The Lord's Prayer] [Morning Prayers] [Evening Prayers] [Table Prayers]
[General Prayers]
The Lord's Prayer

(New Version)

Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your Name, Your Kingdom Come, Your Will be Done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us today our Daily Bread and Forgive us our Sins and we Forgive those who Sin against us. Lead us Not Into Temptation But Deliver us from Evil. For the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory are Yours, now and forever. Amen.

(King James Version)

Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this Day our Daily Bread and Forgive us our Trespasses as we Forgive those who Trespass against us. Lead us not into Temptation but Deliver us from Evil, For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory Forever and Ever. Amen.


Morning Prayers

1. I thank you my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, your dear Son, that you have kept me this night from all harm and danger. Keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please you. Into your hands I commend my body and soul and all things. Let your holy angel be with me, that the wicked foe may have no power over me.

2. Almighty God, you divide the day from the night. Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet in the way of peace. And having done your will with cheerfulness while it is day, grant that when evening comes, we may rejoice in giving you thanks.

3. Grant us, O Lord, to live this day in gladness and peace, without stumbling and without stain, that reaching the evening victorious over all temptation, we may praise you, the eternal God, for you govern all things and are praised now and forever.

4. We give you thank, O Lord, for the rest of the past night and for the gift of a new day with its opportunities for pleasing you. Grant that we may pass its hours in the freedom of your service and, when evening comes, give you thanks again.


Evening Prayers

1. I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, your dear Son, that you have graciously kept me this day. Forgive me all my sins, and graciously keep me this night. Into your hands I commend my body and soul and all things. Let your holy angel be with me, that the wicked foe may have no power over me.

2. Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who watch or work or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Then the sick, give rest to the weary, pity the afflicted, soothe the suffering, bless the dying - and all for your love's sake.

3. O God our Father, by; your mercy and might, the world turns safely into darkness and returns again to light. We place into your hands our unfinished tasks, our unsolved problems, and our unfulfilled hopes, knowing that only what you bless will prosper. To your great love and protection, we commit each other and all those we love, knowing that you alone are our sure defender.

4. O Lord, support us all the day long, till the shadows lengthen and the evening comes and the busy world is hushed and the fever of life is over and our work is done. Then in your mercy, grant us a safe lodging and a holy rest and peace at the last.


Table Prayers

1. Come, Lord Jesus, be our Guest and let these gifts to us be blessed.

2. O Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His mercy endures forever.

3. The eyes of all look to you, O Lord, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.

4. Lord God, Heavenly Father, bless us through these gifts which we receive from your bountiful goodness, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

5. Lord God, Heavenly Father, we thank you for all your gifts through Jesus Christ, our Lord.


General Prayers

FOR GOD'S CREATION

Lord God, open my eyes to the beauty of your created world. You made all things to nourish my life and to fill me with wonder and joy. Open my mouth to praise and thank you for your gifts.

FOR FORGIVENESS

Lord God, have mercy on me, a sinner. forgive my open sins and my secret sins. Forgive the sins I know and the sins I do not know. Forgive the sins I did to please myself and the sins I did to please others. Forgive them all, gracious Lord, for Jesus' sake.

FOR THE FAMILY

Heavenly Father, thank you for my home and family, for love and gentleness, for laughter enjoyed and sorrows shared, for daily bread. Help me to be mindful of all your gifts and to rejoice in your goodness. May your peace be with us and your presence protect us.

FOR A MARRIED COUPLE

O God of tenderness and strength, bless our home and our love, our comings and our goings. Keep us from growing weary in doing good, and sustain us in the hour of trouble. Help us deal tenderly with each other, and knit our lives together in love for you and one another.

FOR COURAGE TO SHARE THE GOSPEL

Give me a caring heart, O Lord, to love and seek the lost. Overcome my fear, and grant me courage to share my hope of salvation with those who have no hope. Make me faithful in my daily life so that all I say and do may glorify you.

FOR PEACE AMONG NATIONS

O God, my Father in heave, bless every effort to establish peace among the nations of the world. Give wisdom and strength to those who lead, guide those who make decisions, and transform the hearts of people everywhere to exalt peace above war, justice above gain, and honor above glory.

FOR OTHERS IN TROUBLE

O Lord, be gracious and kind to all who are in trouble. Heal those who are sick, cheer those who are sad, and give your strength to those who are weary and weak. Do what is best for them according to your gracious will, and keep them faithful to our Lord Jesus Christ.

WHEN SICK

Great Physician of body and soul, I have been struggling with sickness and pain. If it is your will, let these days pass quickly. Guide the hands of those who care for me, and give me confidence in their skills. If I must continue to suffer, grant me the comfort of knowing that you will allow nothing to happen to me which is not for my eternal good.

FOR THE SICK

Almighty Father, give of life and death, I pray for (person's name) and for all who are sick and suffering. Grant that in the midst of pain they may be comforted by your presence and sustained by your love. If it be your gracious will, restore them to health.