“And while he was praying the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white.” (Luke 9.29)
Lord Jesus, as we pray to you this morning help us to know the glory of your presence among us and to see more clearly the beauty of your holiness.
Lord Jesus, in your mercy
hear our prayer
“Suddenly they saw Moses and Elijah, talking to him.” (Luke 9.30)
Lord Jesus, you are the fulfilment of the law and the prophets of Israel and in you the hopes and fears of all people are met. Give us grace to receive from you all that we need for today and the coming week. Bring rest and refreshment when we’re exhausted; hope and faith when we’re despondent and doubt you; and the assurance of your love and forgiveness when we’re overwhelmed by our own weaknesses and failures.
Inspire your church today with a renewed vision of your glory so that we and all your people may walk as children of light and, by your grace, reveal your presence in the world.
Lord Jesus, in your mercy
hear our prayer
“To Jesus are given dominion and glory and kingship that all peoples, nations and languages should serve him.” (based on Daniel 7.14)
Lord Jesus, we pray to you for the life of this nation with its joys, its sorrows and its wrong doing.
We pray for all those who are involved in the administration of justice. Give wisdom to all those who are in authority over others especially members of the police force, those who sit in judgment, prison and probation officers and those who support the victims of crime.
We pray for all who walk in the darkness of crime whether as perpetrators or as victims living in the shadow of the wrong done to them. Reveal among them your glory and power to bring resurrection and new life out of even the deepest evils and sufferings.
Lord Jesus, in your mercy
hear our prayer
“They saw his glory and heard a voice that said ‘This is my Son, my chosen, listen to him’” (Luke 9.parts of vv32&35)
Lord Jesus, as we go about our daily routines this week help us to see your glory in the people we work with, our neighbours and friends and in those we fear or find hard to get on with. In all our conversations help us to listen carefully not only to what others are saying but also to what you are saying in each encounter.
We pray for the young people of our community who are on holiday from school or college. Keep them in safety and be a strengthening presence in those families where the holidays bring difficulties in coping and put additional strain on relationships.
Lord Jesus, in your mercy
hear our prayer
“They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.” (Luke 9.31)
Lord Jesus, you know what it is to experience the joy and wonder of God’s presence and then to go down into the depths of despair and to suffer rejection and pain.
In a moment of silent prayer we give thanks for your compassion and bring to you the needs of those who are in our thoughts and hearts today.
We pray for ……..
Help them and us to know that you are with us when we descend from the mountain top and that although your presence may be hidden from us you are still there with the power to bring comfort and healing of body, mind and spirit.
Lord Jesus, in your mercy
hear our prayer
“They appeared in glory” (Luke 9.31a)
Lord Jesus, we pray for those who are now with you in your eternal glory. As we rejoice in the fellowship of those who now see the fullness of your glory, be with us in our journey and transform our lives with the promise that you will grant us, with them, a share in your eternal kingdom.
Lord Jesus, in your mercy
hear our prayer
Lord Jesus, we give you thanks and praise because the greatness, the power, the glory, the splendour and the majesty belong to you and you reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, One God for ever and ever. Amen.