Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28) – November 16, 2025 
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
Lord God, rule and govern our hearts and minds by your Holy Spirit, that while keeping the end of all things in mind, we may be stirred up to holiness in this life and come to be with you forever in that life to come. Grant this, we pray, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Swedish Psalm book, 1639)
Thematic Collect
God of might, strengthen your church through the gifts of word and sacrament that we might live in hope and promise. Grant that we may not lose heart when the journey makes us weary and the future seems uncertain or dire. We ask this 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 the Gift of Prayer 
Father, in your loving care, you invite us to come before you as dear children. We thank you for the privilege of prayer and for the opportunity to come to you with all our needs. We come with the assurance that those who seek will find, for you, indeed, have found us. We pray the Holy Spirit would give us words to speak, even when we know not what to say. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Safety in Hazardous Weather
Lord God, master of the elements, you are our strength and shield. Even as storms rage about us, we trust in your guidance and protection. Watch over all those who find themselves in hazardous conditions and are subject to the extremes of weather. Keep them safe and secure in your care. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Faith and Wisdom in World Leaders 
Lord of Glory, you rule the universe in wisdom and might. Empower the leaders of all nations to lead with an authority guided by your wisdom and mercy. Grant that the rulers of nations might come to acknowledge you as the one, true God, and so doing may they lead their people according to your will.  Lord, in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Those in Need of Peace or Healing
Gracious God, for many the sea of life becomes rough and strong winds seem to blow them off course.  Speak to those who are afraid and bring them your peace.  Fill with your goodness all who live with hunger, poverty, fear, depression, or illness [especially …].  Walk with them and calm their fears.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.