Prayers For Ascension 2021

Let us join our prayers with those of our Saviour Christ, seeking the Father’s blessing and the gifts of the Spirit.

Jesus Christ, great high priest,
living for ever to intercede for us,
pray for the Church, your broken body in the world.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, graciously hear us.

Jesus Christ, king of righteousness,
enthroned at the right hand of the majesty on high,
pray for the world, and make it subject to your just and gentle rule.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, graciously hear us.

Jesus Christ, Son of Man,
drawing humanity into the life of God,
pray for your brothers and sisters in need, distress or sorrow.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, graciously hear us.

Jesus Christ, pioneer of our salvation,
bringing us to glory through your death and resurrection,
surround with your saints and angels
those who have died trusting your promises.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, graciously hear us.

Jesus Christ, Lord over all things,
ascended far above the heavens and filling the universe,
pray for us who bear witness to your glory and power.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, graciously hear us.

Entering into this Thy Kingdom Come Novena of Prayer with Christians from all churches across the country and around the world we pray that the Holy Spirit would come to inspire and equip
us to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with our friends, families and local communities:

Almighty God,
your ascended Son has sent us into the world
to preach the good news of your kingdom:
inspire us with your Spirit
and fill our hearts with the fire of your love
that all who hear your Word
may be drawn to you,
And that your Kingdom may come
on earth as in heaven
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.