I “borrow” from the Eastern Orthodox tradition as I begin my morning prayers.
Morning Prayers
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Glory to you, O Lord, glory to you.
O heavenly king, O comforter, O Spirit of truth, who is in all places and fill all things, the treasury of good things, and the giver of life. Come and abide in me, cleanse me from all my sin, and save my soul, O Holy One.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on me. (3X)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on me, O Lord, cleanse me from all my sin; Master, pardon my transgressions. O Holy One, visit and heal my infirmities, for your Name’s sake.
Lord, have mercy (12X)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For yours is the Kingdom, the Power, and the glory, of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
After offering some other prayers, I pray for Chapel Hill
Prayers for Chapel Hill
Have mercy upon Chapel Hill – Wichita that we may be faithful and fruitful for the cause of Jesus Christ, our Head and our Lord. May your healing grace flow freely and completely as you bind us together in the strength of your love, the unity of your Spirit, and the bond of your peace.
Put Chapel Hill – Wichita spiritually, physically, financially, and every way in those places where you are blessing and empower us for ministry with your most Holy Spirit. May your Kingdom come among Chapel Hill – Wichita and may we experience the fullness of your Kingdom and the resources of your Kingdom as we seek to follow you and to lift you high.
Lord God, I pray for Chapel Hill – Wichita….
- Racial integration
- Good soil upon whom the word of God dwells for faithfulness and fruitfulness
- The peace of Christ to rule
- Souls to be saved
- People to grow spiritually and mature in Christ
- We will be and become what you desire
- That we will desire for CH – ICT what you desire for CH – ICT
- That we will be faithful to our “call” and charism of teaching and healing
- Spiritually alive and vibrant
- Save us from all dysfunction and dis-ease
- Rid us of anything or anyone that is not of You
- For our children, youth, and adults – that we will be faithful to them and seek to help them grow closer to Jesus Christ as Lord, Savior, Teacher, and Friend.
- For all ministry teams – help us to lead with diligence. May we faithfully fulfill our God-given mission.
- Planeview – may we be faithful and fruitful for Your glory and for the blessing of the people who call Planeview their home.
I pray, Lord, about my role as senior pastor of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church:
- Wisdom and discernment
- Spiritual gifts necessary to do what you have called me to do
- Staff of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church
- I pray for the anointing of the Holy Spirit for teaching, preaching, healing, and leading for I confess that apart from you Jesus, I can do nothing, but it is in you, with you, and through you, Lord Christ, that I can do all things because you and you along give me strength.
- I pray for our services of worship at Chapel Hill – Wichita to be a means of your grace and pray you will help us fulfill our redemptive potential.
- May our Mission and Ministry as a congregation be fruitful for the cause of Jesus Christ in our neighborhood, community, nation and world.