Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.

Blessed are You, heavenly Father. Give joy to Your Church at the glad tidings of our coming Savior, and comfort us with the Good News of His perfect life and sacrificial death for our salvation. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

O almighty God, through Your Son You bring to light the things hidden in darkness and disclose the purposes of the heart. Give Your Church faithful stewards of Your mysteries, servants of Christ who are trustworthy to proclaim You alone as Lord and Judge. Tend Your flock by Your Word and Spirit, that Your lambs may be gathered into Your arms and gently led to eternal life. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Heavenly Father, restore to all Christian hearts the joy of Your salvation by the blood of Christ, and make us eager to hear the voice of the Gospel in the forgiveness of sins. So, in turn, lead every Christian household — husbands, wives and children — to speak the truth with our neighbors and to forgive one another as Christ has forgiven us. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord God, bless Congress and the justices of our nation; Donald, our president; _____________, our governor; and all others in positions of civil authority. Lead them to administer their duties diligently in all godly wisdom, justice, compassion and contentment for the well-being of our nation. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, to our prayers [especially for _____________]. Give healing, courage and perseverance to all who cry to You, that they may find comfort in Your enduring Word and the certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life with Christ. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of comfort, grant joy to those who come to Your altar today in the eating and drinking of Christ’s body and blood for the forgiveness of their sins. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

We thank and praise You, O Lord, for the prophets and all faithful saints who spoke in the name of the Lord before us. Make us steadfast in faith to look with hope for the revealing of Jesus Christ, our great God and Savior, on the Last Day. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

All these things and whatever else You know that we need, grant us, Father, for the sake of Him who died and rose again and now lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God forever. Amen.