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Community Prayer July 5, 2009



Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be your name in all the earth. We Praise you Father, and pray let your kingdom come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Father, today we ask for your grace and mercy to be upon your church, our nation of Canada, and the world.

Jesus, as we come before you grant to us a deep awareness within our hearts and minds of how we deserve your judgment far more than your blessings. It is by your blood we have been cleansed and have new life. For this we praise your name and give thanks.

Grant us a conviction of our sins, an awareness of our brokenness, and a real spirit of repentance. Let us be people who fear the Lord, who walk humbly with you, turning from our ways, through repentance. Purify your bride Jesus for your glorious second coming, and prepare us for the marriage supper of the Lamb of God. Holy Spirit blow over people’s hearts convicting them of their need for you. Let there be a move of your Spirit throughout the world, sending forth your word. By your grace and mercy we ask revive us and bless us again. Transform your church into your likeness, Lord Jesus. Reveal to people how much you love them and the world.


Thank you Father God for your word that promises us that you hear our heart cries and concerns. Within our church community here at Emmanuel there are many who need a special touch from your healing hand of mercy. Jesus today we remember and lift before your throne those who are struggling with an illness or recovering from sickness we ask be their strength and hope.


Wee remember those who are grieving the loss of loved ones and we ask comfort their souls.

We remember those who are experiencing dark places of the soul, and we ask shine forth your presence revealing truth and your unconditional love.


We remember those who are struggling with tough life issues, and we ask grant patience and peace.

We remember those who are traveling and away from us, and we ask guard them and protect them.


We remember those who do not know you, we ask grant to them an open heart and the gift of faith.


As Brendon comes before us to share your message we ask open our hearts to receive your word today, and to not only hear it but to apply it to our life.

We ask bring unity among your churches in Saskatoon, uniting our hearts together as one in Christ. Help your churches in our city to become houses of prayer for all nations.

Through your grace and mercy we pray revive us and bless us again. Thank you Jesus that there is power when we pray in your name. For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen


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