God of our hearts…here we are!
We’ve come with thirsty hearts,
praying that your Word will satisfy us.
We come with aching hearts,
praying for good news to comfort us.
We come with overflowing hearts,
praying for a chance to share your love.
You, who know our hearts and hear our prayers, be with us now in this hour of worship. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Prayer of Thirst
Holy God, whose Spirit moved over the waters at the dawn of creation, hear our prayers for all who thirst today. We pray for those who are spiritually thirsty,
who long to know Your presence, but don’t know where to find You. We pray for those who are alone and without hope, those who are searching for meaning and purpose. O healing river,
pour down Your waters, and heal Your people.
We pray for all who are physically thirsty, who don’t have enough water to drink, or feed their animals, whose fields are parched, whose crops have withered;
those who have to walk long distances to find enough water to survive.
O healing river, pour down Your waters, and heal Your people.
God, we ask that you would open our hearts to the needs of all who thirst.
Give us courage to work together for justice, bless our leaders and our scientists, our unity and our faith so that all people, everywhere, may discover the abundant life You promise to each one.
In the name of Jesus Christ—the source of living water—we pray. Amen.
