Short Prayer Service - Open our eyes to those who live in Poverty

Open our eyes to those who live in Poverty

Leader: Let us pause for a moment to acknowledge God’s presence in our midst.
Women: Create in me a compassionate heart, O God,
Men: and put a new and right spirit within me.

Women: Create in me a caring heart, O God,
Men: That remembers how you went in search of the one that was lost.

Women: Create in me a merciful heart, O God,
Men: that reaches out to those in need this day.

Women: Strengthen us, O God, as we work to eliminate poverty in our land.
Men: May our humble actions serve as leaven that invites others to join us who exercise leadership in government, religious, and civic arenas.

Women: We pray for our local church community as well as our sisters and brothers from other faith traditions
Men: that we may serve as a sign of hope to all those in need.

Women: Create in us clean hearts, O God,
Men: Hearts of compassion and loving service,

Leader: Hearts that are moved to action so that others may see hope.
All: That together we can rejoice and pray, fill us with joy and gladness. Amen.

Reading: Isaiah 42:6-7

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Leader: As we continue our prayer, I invite you to share any special intentions that you may have at this time.

All: Our Father

Leader: May the peace of God which passes all understanding guard our hearts in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.