Devotional – August 18, 2025

Here are the Prayers Of The People from Sunday, August 17, 2025

Mayfair Heights United Methodist Church

Prayers Of The People 

Let us pray for the expressions of God’s love in the world, now and always.

Creator of earth, sea, and sky, kindle the fire of your Spirit within us that we may be bold to heal and nurture the earth, and pour your blessing upon all who work for the good of the planet.

God, Giver of life,

Hear our prayer.

Breath of life, receive our thanks for the beauty of our local habitat and all who dwell in it, and grant us the wisdom and will to conserve it.

God, Giver of life,

Hear our prayer.

Source of life, heal and redeem the wounds of your creation, and visit the places and people who suffer from our indifference, neglect, and greed.

God, Giver of life,

Hear our prayer.

Lover of all you have made, we thank you for the wondrous diversity of your creatures, and we pray for their well-being.

God, Giver of life,

Hear our prayer.

Author of the book of nature, receive our gratitude for places of restoration and healing, and continue to bless those places that feed our lives and spirits.

God, Giver of life,

Hear our prayer.

Wise Creator, whose works are full of mystery, give us wonder and appreciation for your creatures with whom we find ourselves in conflict.

God, Giver of life,

Hear our prayer.

Giver of all good gifts, awaken us daily to our dependence upon your bounty, and make us always thankful for the abundance of your blessings.

God, Giver of life,

Hear our prayer.

Divine Physician, heal our communities, especially situations where neglect, greed, or violence inflict suffering upon people and other creatures.

God, Giver of life,

Hear our prayer.

Comforter of all the earth, sustain the people of this congregation and of others who de- sire or need your presence and help.

God, Giver of life,

Hear our prayer. Amen. 

Peace Be With You. – Paul