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86 Where shall wisdom be found? PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and exhorting one another with all wisdom.
Gracious God, fountain of all wisdom,
we pray for all Christian people;
for Bishop N, for all Christian leaders,
and for those who teach and guard the faith ... May the word of Christ dwell richly in our hearts, and knit us together in the bond of your love. Hear us.
All Hear us, good Lord.
We pray for the leaders of the nations, and for those in authority under them ... Give them the gift of your wisdom,
and a right discernment in all things. Hear us.
All Hear us, good Lord.
We pray for our ... (city/town/village/community); for those who live and work here,
and for those who visit this place ...
Speak your word of peace in our midst,
and help us to serve one another wisely as Christ has served us.
Hear us.
All Hear us, good Lord.
We pray for those who do not believe,
and yet who long to know you, the source of life and wisdom ... Open their ears to hear your voice,
and open their hearts to the knowledge
of your love in Christ.
Hear us.
All Hear us, good Lord.