Prayer for three voices

(Readers could be located in different parts of the worship area)

Call to prayer Lord, listen to your children Hymnal: A worship book #353

1,2,3	Lord, hear our prayer.
1	Hear my prayer. I am not strong, certainly not courageous. But sometimes I have high expectations. When those are not met, I become angry. Then violence seethes from my heart and my mind, from my tongue, my hands. O my God, give me the courage to forgive myself. Remind me every day of my value in your eyes. Lord, give me the strength to follow your example of love.
1,2,3	Lord, hear our prayer.
2	Hear my prayer. I long for freedom. Yet I often want my own way at the expense of my friend's freedom, regardless of my friend's wishes. O God, help me to see that there is no freedom in controlling any other. Remind me every day of the precious value of the ones with whom I share each day's moments.
1,2,3	Lord, hear our prayer.
3	Hear my prayer. I am overwhelmed by the evil in this world. The whole earth is corrupted by rage, blind hatred, and the terrible potential for indescribable destruction. Lord Jesus, walk with me through the night. With your powerful love, cast out my fears.
1,2,3	Lord, hear my prayer. Hear our prayer.