Devotional – May 12, 2025

Here are the Prayers Of The People from Sunday, May 11, 2025.

Prayers of the People

Holy One, in this world of jangling noise, speak to us.

Some noise is good – children laughing, our favorite TV show, our singing together.

Some is hard to hear – sirens going by, arguments.

Everyday we live in this alternating between silence and noise.

Help us to hear you.

God of love,

Hear our prayer. 

Your story is one of joy, hope, love, care, of good news.

Help us hear that story when others insist on their own words and values.

Help us discern your love in all we experience. 

God of love,

Hear our prayer. 

In our uncertainties, ground us in your love,

In our lack of direction, help us pause. 

In our impatience, help us wait.

God of love,

Hear our prayer. 

For all whom we hold in our hearts, may you teach us how to love them.

For all who struggle to make it through the day, may you teach us all patience.

For all who can’t wait much longer, sustain them. 

God of love,

Hear our prayer. 

Holy one, when others are tired and afraid, bring us to their sides.

When others are without food, lodging, and resources, help us to be generous,

When others just need someone to listen, to wait, to stop, help us be that one. 

God of love,

Hear our prayer. Amen. 

Peace Be With You. – Paul