Thursday Prayer: For Clergywomen

Today in the calendar of my denomination we remember George Herbert “and all saintly parish priests”.  This prayer has a wider view of priests and pastors worth celebrating!

For clergywomen,
of every community and tradition,
that we might grow in holiness, grace and wisdom:
God who calls us, hear our prayer!

For those who lead congregations, large or small,
those with specialised ministries,
and those who are longing for a place to express their ministry:
God who calls us, hear our prayer!

For those whose sermons are planned through Eastertide,
and for those who are waiting for this Sunday’s sermon idea to appear:
God who calls us, hear our prayer!

For those who lead the singing tunefully,
and those who mouth the words so as not to cause offence:
God who calls us, hear our prayer!

For those who today will weep with those who are weeping
and for those who will rejoice with those who rejoice:
God who calls us, hear our prayer!

For those for whom today will be energising
and for those who will struggle this day:
God who calls us, hear our prayer!

For the preachers and prophets,
the pastors and shepherds,
the storytellers and wound-tenders:
God who calls us, hear our prayer!

For those whose vocation is emerging,
for those who are in denominational processes of discernment,
and for those in formation and training:
God who calls us, hear our prayer!

We thank you, O God,
for you call us and equip us and sustain us!
Be with us this day
and hear our prayer.
Amen

Jemma Allen is a priest of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia and primarily expresses that vocation as a counsellor and spiritual director. She serves on the Board of RevGalBlogPals.

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