From time to time, probably every month or so, I like to share an example of a pastoral prayer that was prayed at Grace Fellowship Church. The pastoral prayer is a time for one of the pastors or elders to pray on behalf of the congregation and to intercede on their behalf. This particular prayer was prayed by me, for our online Easter service, during the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020.
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Our Father in Heaven,
In your Word you’ve told us to “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” If this is your will for us, then we want to be obedient. We want to express gratitude to you even (and especially) in circumstances like these.
Today is the day we call Easter. So today, of all days, we thank you that you so loved the world that you sent your only begotten Son that whosoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. Today, of all days, we are thankful that he lived a sinless life and so fulfilled the Law—he kept it perfectly in its every part. Today, of all days, we are thankful
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