Rev. Rob Jones
June 9, 2026

Almighty and merciful God, my loving Father and Creator of all things, I come before Your throne of grace with faith, humility, and hope. I thank You for the gift of drawing near to You in prayer, not trusting in any righteousness of my own, but resting entirely in the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior.
Begin Your work in me, Lord. Shape my thoughts, desires, words, and actions according to Your will. Grant me wisdom where I am uncertain, humility where I am proud, patience where I am hurried, and faithfulness in the ordinary places where You have called me to live and serve.
From my own life, I lift before You my congregation and all those entrusted to our prayers. Strengthen the bonds of love within our church, deepen our unity in Christ, and sanctify us by Your Spirit. In Your fatherly compassion, tend to the sick, comfort the grieving, sustain the weary, encourage the despairing, and guide those who wander back to the light of Your Word.
Extend that same grace into the community around me. Bless my neighbors, strengthen families, protect the vulnerable. Give me opportunity as you see fit to serve this community with compassion and integrity. May my witness reflect the love of Christ, so that those near me may see something of Your mercy, truth, and peace.
From this place where You have planted me, turn my heart outward to my state, my nation, and all the nations of the earth. Grant wisdom, justice, and integrity to those in authority. Bring peace where there is conflict, mercy where there is suffering, righteousness where there is corruption, and hope where fear has taken root. By Your sovereign power, restrain evil and advance the cause of truth and goodness throughout the world.
Lift my eyes beyond the concerns of this present age to the greater work of Your kingdom. Preserve Your Church throughout the world in purity, unity, and courage. Protect her from error, strengthen missionaries, pastors, and all who labor in Your name, and empower Your people to proclaim Christ crucified and risen until every land bears witness to Your glory.
All these petitions I offer in the name of Jesus Christ, my great High Priest, who lives to make intercession for me. Gather this, my small prayer, into Your eternal purposes, and let all things, in heaven and on earth, be brought under the lordship of Christ. To You, O Father, with the Son and the Holy Spirit, be all glory, now and forevermore. Amen.