Jesus who is the King, unlike any King
We pray for our world
For the people of seeking justice and peace
For governments seeking stability and growth
For the forgotten people of the world seeking survival, liberation and self-determination
Bring, we pray, your kingdom of hope and new possibility
Lord in your mercy...
Jesus who is the good Shepherd
We pray for your flock the church
For the bishops and leaders seeking to offer wisdom in a complex and changing world
For the pastors seeking to gather communities where your love is practiced
For all of us who answer to your call, seeking to live out your love in the midst of the complicated confusions of daily life
Guide us, we pray, and protect us in your love
Lord in your mercy...
Jesus who is the outsider reaching out to all in the midst of their uncertainties and insecurities
We pray for ourselves
Be with us in the dark places of the heart where we feel afraid and inadequate
Be with us in the bright spaces of our spirits where we feel hopeful and full of joy
Be with the people we love, who are facing challenge and uncertainty today
Silence
Jesus the Christ, Lord of the universe and King of Kings
Jesus of Galilee, lonely shepherd and Shepherd of the lonely
Draw us into the fold of your love, secure us in the safety of your peace
Lord in your mercy...