Author: THERESA JACOBSON

Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Good Friday – April 18, 2025
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
Almighty God, look with mercy on your family of faith who are gathered here and across the world, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed and given over into the hands of sinners and to suffer death on the cross; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Thematic Collect
God of all mercy and grace, look with favor on your world for which your Son suffered death on the cross. Draw us to him, grant us your salvation, and bring us to eternal life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever.  Amen.
Prayers of the Church
For Christ as Head of the Church
Holy Father in heaven, you rule over all things and have made your Son, Jesus Christ, the head of the Church. Thank you for making us citizens in his kingdom. By the power of your Spirit, may all that we do reflect our faith in and allegiance to you, that our lives may bring you all honor and glory.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Good Friday
Gracious God and Father, we bow in reverent gratitude before the cross of Christ, where you revealed your saving love for us all. Grant us grace to surrender our lives to him, that we may share his spirit of obedience to your will. By putting the sinner in us to death, may your Kingdom come in our hearts; and through us, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Good Government 
God of all nations, you rule in majesty and wisdom. Unseat from their thrones those who use their power to exploit others, and raise up leaders in our nation and throughout the world who will work for justice and peace. May we experience the benefits and exercise the responsibility of good government, in our own faithful citizenship. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Those Suffering from Depression 
Healing Lord, look with grace and compassion upon all for whom the burdens of this life seem overpowering. Enlighten their minds by your life-giving Spirit, that depression and despair may give way to joy in your presence, and renewed confidence in your promises. Give us all the grace to cast our anxieties upon you, knowing that you promise to bear our grief and carry our sorrow.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.