Posts in Prayers
For What Shall We Pray?
  • For the nation of Syria of conflict, transition, and uncertainty…

  • For peace among nations of the world…

  • For all victims of gun violence…

  • For victims of gang violence in Haiti and for grieving families…

  • For those struggling to afford or access healthcare…

  • For safety and advocacy for those without stable housing…

  • For those affected by earthquakes in California and Nevada, and for those affected by brush fires in southwestern California…

  • For continued political stability in South Korea and France, and for the safety of political protesters in the nation of Georgia…

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • For lasting peace in Gaza, for Syria, and for all nations affected by ongoing warfare or conflict…

  • For political stability in South Korea and in France…

  • For Leonard Peltier and others seeking justice from the U.S. legal system…

  • For the U.S Supreme Court as it hears arguments surrounding transgender healthcare…

  • For the International Court of Justice as it prepares for a case on climate change…

  • In celebration of the renovations to the Notre Dame Cathedral…

  • For retail workers during the holiday season…

  • For those who are grieving during the holiday season…

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • For lasting peace in Gaza, and for an end to all war and violence around the world…

  • For immigrants, refugees, and all migrants seeking safety and stability…

  • For the continued work of the ELCA’s Truth and Healing Movement, and for rights and restoration for indigenous peoples…

  • For healing and cooperation in American politics…

  • For the dignity of all people, and especially for LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities…

  • In gratitude for all of God’s gifts, and for our generous hearts and responsible stewardship…

  • For Advent watching and waiting as we long for hope and peace to prevail on earth…

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • For elected officials in the United States during the transition of power…

  • For an end to violence and armed conflict in the world, especially in Ukraine, Gaza, and Lebanon, and Haiti…

  • For Gisele Pelicot and all survivors of sexual assault…

  • For those working for more democratic governments in the world, especially the Hong Kong 47…

  • For the Maori people and all indigenous peoples fighting for their rights…

  • For severe weather threats in the Pacific Northwest…

  • For all who fight against racism, anti-semitism, gender bias, and all forms of inequity and discrimination…

  • For the reign of Christ to prevail, that God’s kingdom come and will be done on earth as in heaven…

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • For ongoing wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon, and for an end to the violence…

  • For the nation of Haiti in the midst of rising violence…

  • For the families of those killed in Zhuhai China…

  • For those affected by wildfires on both the east and west coasts of the United States…

  • For Tuskegee University and those affected by the shooting on campus…

  • For vision, integrity, and humility for all elected leaders…

  • For collaboration and dedication to the common good in our national politics…

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Finding Sacred Moments in the School Pickup Line: A Guide to Daily Prayers

In the quiet moments of waiting—whether in the school pickup line, at a red light, or as coffee brews—we can turn to prayer, finding peace and connection in these small pauses. This November, let’s embrace gratitude and prayer in our daily routines, teaching ourselves and our families to recognize God’s presence throughout our busy days. Explore daily prayer ideas and ways to serve as a family, making room for God even in our most ordinary moments. Read more in Living Lutheran.

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For What Shall We Pray?
  • For ongoing wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Lebanon, and an end to the violence…

  • For elections in the United States and a peaceful transfer of power…

  • For all elected officials as they serve well in their respective positions…

  • For all of those working to rebuild after natural disasters, especially Hurricanes Helene and Milton…

  • For the safety of those in the path of Tropical Storm Rafael…

  • For victims of flooding in Spain, and for those working to rebuild and repair…

  • For the family of Andre Hill and all those affected by police violence…

  • For all those affected by gun violence, especially in Austin, TX…

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