Prayers from DRC
by Craig Swandby, World Vision
The Prayers of the Church
This Anglican prayer was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo[1] (DRC). Our brothers and sisters in the DRC continue to pray in the face of violence, fear, and want. We look to them for wisdom, that we might know how to pray over them and the Middle East.
Let us pray for the Church and for the world, and let us thank God for his goodness.
Good Lord, hear us.
May the leaders of the DRC, the Holy Land, and the Middle East rule with justice.
Good Lord, hear us.
May righteousness be a shield and protector.
Good Lord, hear us.
May their countries be at peace; and the people be blessed.
Good Lord, hear us.
May the herds increase; and the fish in the lakes be many.
Good Lord, hear us.
May the fields yield abundantly; may the harvests be great.
Good Lord, hear us.
May all artisans and traders see the benefit of their labours.
Good Lord, hear us.
May we and our enemies turn from strife and seek peace.
Good Lord, hear us.
May the strength of the Lord support all who are sick.
Good Lord, hear us.
May the Lord’s love comfort the bereaved, the oppressed, widows, orphans, and the lonely.
Good Lord, hear us.
May the paths and roads of the world be swept clean of all dangers.
Alleluia. The Lord of mercy is with us. Amen.
Let us continue to pray for ourselves
and for our brothers and sisters…
In a time of quiet, some may pray out loud, one at a time, and others may pray in secret.
Our trust is in you, merciful Lord.
We rely on you alone, O God of love. Amen.
