Prayers of John Chrysostom 19
Prayer
Free prayer, or...
I pray for myself and for those dear to me......
May the Lord direct our steps to every good deed.^69
I pray for my community and neighbours......
Cover us with the covering of your wings; drive away every
enemy; make life peaceful for us. Lord, have mercy on us and on your
world.^70
I pray for my church and for the church and mission of Christ......
Lord God, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Bring everything to perfection and make us worthy of your
kingdom through the grace, mercy and love of your only Son, with
whom you are praised, together with your holy, good and life-giving
Spirit, now and for ever.^71
I pray for all in authority and for the needs of the world......
Lord, gladden and revive the face of the earth that it may flourish
- for the sake of the poor, the widow, the orphan and the stranger, for
our eyes are on you, and you give bread in due season.^72
Our Father......
Conclusion
Lord, have mercy.
May this whole day be perfect, holy, peaceful and without sin. I
entrust myself and my whole life to you, Christ my God. Amen.^73