As part of the national call to pray together from the Church of Scotland, today we pause and pray for our community of Liberton and SE Edinburgh. We include a prayer provided under the heading of Peace for the Whole Community.
We pray for all those who live and work around us.
We pray for those who serve us in nurseries and schools, medical centres and businesses.
We pray for those who work in local government positions.
Dear Lord, as I arise this day, may I put on
the cloak of your love,
the power of your shoes,
the wisdom of your hat,
the peace of your prayer stole,
to equip me for all that I do, with all whom I meet,
and so to extend the reach
of your love, power and wisdom
through the whole community.
Amen.
God of grace and mercy and compassion,
Hear our prayers
for all those who live in the streets and new houses around us
for all those who work in and serve this community of ours
that each and all may know You
and demonstrate your love
and wisdom
and justice
and mercy
to each and all.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
