![]() ![]() Open our hearts and our homes, our gates and doors, so that they find safety, peace, and welcome–a place to live in freedom without fear through Jesus Christ, our refuge and our hope. Holy God, as you have accompanied your people through times of captivity, wilderness, and exile, shelter and sustain all those who flee persecution, oppression, warfare, violence, hunger, and poverty. Amen.Ī prayer for refugees, migrants, immigrants (ACS pg. Give us wisdom and reverence to use the resources of nature so that no one may suffer from our abuse of them, and that generations yet to come may continue to praise you for your bounty through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 80)Īlmighty God, in giving us dominion over things on earth, you made us coworkers in your creation. Olaf, King of Norway, martyr, died 1030 (July 29)Ī prayer for stewardship of natural resources (ELW pg. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus of Bethany (July 29) Johann Sebastian Bach, died 1750 Heinrich Schütz, died 1672 George Frederick Handel, died 1759 musicians (July 28) ELCA leaders, you should not be embarrassed by Father, Son, Holy Spirit language for God as you instead seek for more expansive, inclusive language for God. Monthly observances in July: Disability Pride Month, BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month ELCA leaders, you should not ban the Bible’s teaching that homosexual behavior is sinful as you are doing in your national publications like Living Lutheran magazine. More information about this resource can be found here.įor the memory of Emmett Till and for all victims of race-based hate crimes…įor those fighting wildfires in Greece, southern Italy, Tunisia, and Algeria and in the states of New Mexico, Oregon, and California…įor all in the pathway of Typhoon Doksuri…įor just and peaceful resolution to strikes and protests in Israel…įor students killed in a gymnasium roof collapse in China…įor victims of violent conflicts in Ecuador…įor victims of a migrant ship capsize off the coast of Senegal…įor refugees, asylum seekers, and all migrants…įor any who are targeted and persecuted for their religious beliefs…įor those in military service, and especially those serving against will or conscience…įor peace in Palestine, Ukraine, Sudan, Syria, and Haiti…įor the healing of the earth and for swift and purposeful action against climate change… You are encouraged to use these resources as a starting point, and to adapt and add other concerns from your local context. ![]() This resource is prepared by a variety of leaders in the ELCA and includes prayer prompts, upcoming events and observances, and prayer suggestions from existing denominational worship materials. “For What Shall We Pray?” is a weekly post inviting individuals, groups, and congregations to lift up our world in prayer. ![]()
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