God of freedom,
As we celebrate the freedoms of our countries,
May we not forget the many who sacrificed to make that possible.
And may we not forget that there are many living in places where
freedom is lacking, so
We pray for justice and liberation for them.
We are also
grateful for the freedom you give us in Jesus.
We are aware
that many do not know that freedom
so we pray that we are not afraid to tell others of your wonderful
freedom for all.
Come, O
gracious God, who led your children Israel from slavery,
keep us
free from all that might hold us in bondage.
We pray for
all those who are vulnerable and in need,
that you would strengthen them and hear their
cries for help.
We pray for
the sick and the suffering,
And Lord
there are so many in our community, our families, and friends.
We Pray for
your healing to come their way.
We pray for
the poor and burdened, that they may find relief and be set free from their
poverty.
We pray for
those suffering in this heat, those that work outdoors in this heat keep them
safe.
We pray for
those who are dying and for those who have had a recent death in their lives.
Bring solace to their grief and pain.
We pray for
ourselves as we seek to follow you and love you.
We pray for
our families, Lord it can be so difficult to be a loving family these days.
We pray for
our friends, and companions that we support and love each other as we walk this
journey of life and faith. Amen
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