SELECTED PRAYERS FROM NOVEMBER INTERCESSION PAPER
Opening Page
A silent bell rings inside me
As I seek the call from Love.
There is a rightness of the silence
Which makes me smile.
I am absorbed into the bell’s vibrations
And all is good with the world.
Praying this is being with the Lover.
Where will the energy, the no-sound of the bell
Take us?
We will be carried together with Love
Making more of both of us, me and Love.
Participating in the evolution of creation
As together both of our awareness unfolds
In one being.
Phoebe Griswold, SCHC
Simplicity of Life: Monday
Lord of all, may I live a simple life
Simply caring
Simply respectful
Simply compassionate
Simply forgiving
Simply giving
Simply letting go
Simply knowing the more I trust in you,
the more the hardest things in life
Become simple.
Because you simply love me.
Elisabeth Robbins, SCHC
Unity of All God’s People: Tuesday
Gracious God of love and peace, in this time of
division and uncertainty, we rest in your love as we
rest in the possibilities of your hope, knowing that
Christ within us is within all people and we are one.
Strengthened by Christ, may we nurture your
presence, ask what you would have us do, and follow
as you lead us in the days to come. We pray in the name of Jesus.
Ann Broomell SCHC
Social Justice: Wednesday
Jesus our Christ, we ask you to help us defend our
nation’s democracy of justice and peace in this time.
We pray for freedom from violence, and especially
for all whose lives and livelihoods are disrupted by
political changes and who are afraid. We pray for our
own part in resisting change, and in supporting those
who continue to hold fast to that which is good.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer!
Kay Evans, SCHC
Peace & Reconciliation: Thursday
God of peace and reconciliation, instill in our hearts a
desire for a world where we can coincide and uplift
each other through your example of acceptance, even
in our differences, to listen to each other, even when
we don’t agree, and to help us realize that diversity is
our strength. Diverse voices can sing together and
different visions can bring us to our common goal for
peace in the world.
Cheryl Harrigan, SCHC
Growth in Spiritual Life: Friday
Dear Lord, help me to be a “feather on the breath of
God” (Hildegard of Bingen). May my mind and heart
be light enough to feel your nudges, and open enough
to follow in equanimity. May I express my desire to
know you better through trust and patience. Help me
put into practice my heartfelt knowledge that you are
with me no matter what comes my way by remaining
flexible and available in all I do.
Jill Dampier-Need, SCHC
Prayers Personal and General: Saturday
The song says, “I want to walk as a child of the light;
I want to follow Jesus.”
Yes.
Following you, I seek to carry light into dark places.
I need to see and know the darkness around me;
I beg you to shield me from being overcome by it.
O Holy One, I need your guiding hand to thread this
needle.
Keep my spirit whole and strong as I carry your light
of truth, justice and love wherever you send me.
Andrea Briggs SCHC
Thanksgiving: Sunday and Every Day.
In you, most loving God, we are one. Open our ears
to hear your voice, calling us anew. When we have
lost our way, find and unite us in your love. Thanks
be to our loving God for the unity of the many
diverse groups who come together to respond in
times of catastrophe.
Joan Dunham, SCHC
