Prayers of Intercession and Capernaum

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A similar prayer was led at our YL New Staff Conference and Winter Training.  This has been adapted by Lyn TenBrink for Capernaum.

This is a possible way to practice corporate prayer that all of our friends can contribute toward together.

Teach Capernaum friends the words or signing to HEAR OUR PRAYER. 

Use the prayer below as a template to write a prayer for your Capernaum group based on their needs. 

Or 

After each prayer request is shared you could possibly have the leader say “Lord in your mercy”  and everyone respond “HEAR OUR PRAYER”.  There could be a hand motion or signal that leader uses to start group with the response. 

This is an excellent way to teach prayer alongside everyone participating.   Also, friends can recognize the words they use to share prayer request are actually a prayer. 

  • Capitalized Words indicate GROUP response together
  • …. Indicates a brief silent pause.
  • The rest is led by a leader.

Prayer of Intercession

Lord in your mercy HEAR OUR PRAYER

For the peace of the world, in my community and in me…Lord in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYER

For the group here that we may be filled with truth and love from you…Lord in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYER

For the people we trust, our president, our teacher, our parents may they be filled with justice and promote goodness for all people…Lord in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYER

For the people who are poor, frustrated, sick and suffering…Lord in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYER

For the people in our lives that we care about that are sick- list names here…Lord in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYER

For our enemies and those that wish us harm and for the people we have injured or cause harm…Lord in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYER

For our friends, families, and neighbors that they may be free from worry and live in joy, peace, and health…Lord in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYER


For ourselves and the forgiveness of our sins, the healing of our minds and our bodies, and for the grace of the Holy Spirit to be in our lives….Lord in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYER

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