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PDF version<\/a><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

This prayer sheet<\/span> focuses on Jesus as our Good Shepherd, who calls us to follow in his footsteps and be good shepherds too. <\/p>\n

For personal use or to share.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\n

\"\"
\n“I trust you”<\/em><\/p>\n\n

A. OPENING PRAYER<\/strong><\/p>\n

The blessing of Father, Spirit, Son
\nHoly Trinity, Three in One,
\nbe in our meeting
\nand in our greeting,
\nin the worship we share
\nand the words of our prayer. Amen. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

B. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cGive thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
\nhis love endures forever.\u201d (Psalm 107:1)<\/p>\n

We thank you, God,
\nfor the invitation to pray.
\nWe thank you that you bid us to come.
\nBefore we ask you for anything,
\nwe want to thank you for everything.<\/p>\n

Thank you, for \u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

C. PRAYER OF CONFESSION<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIf my people, who are called by my name,
\nwill humble themselves,
\npray, search for me,
\nand turn from their evil ways,
\nthen I will hear from heaven,
\nforgive their sins,
\nand heal their country.\u201d (2 Chron 7:14)<\/em><\/p>\n

Let us confess our sins \u2026<\/p>\n\n

D. READING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Psalm 23<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n

Irene’s version of Psalm 23 for all ages<\/a> from the “Send us a friend”<\/a> CD<\/em><\/div>\nhttp:\/\/irenebom.com\/songwriter\/playlist_psalms_all_ages\/the_lords_my_shepherd.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n\n

E. PRAYER: GOOD SHEPHERD<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201c\u2026he had compassion on them
\nbecause they were like sheep
\nwithout a shepherd.\u201d (Mark 6:34)<\/em><\/p>\n

Good Shepherd,
\nTeach us to follow you \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

to care for those
\nwho are close to us,<\/p>\n

to protect those
\nwho are threatened,<\/p>\n

to welcome those
\nwho are rejected,<\/p>\n

to forgive those
\nwho are burdened by guilt,<\/p>\n

to heal those
\nwho are broken and sick,<\/p>\n

to share with those
\nwho have little or nothing,<\/p>\n

to take the time to really know
\none another and love
\nas you have loved us.<\/p>\n

Good Shepherd,
\nTeach us to follow you \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

to spread compassion to those
\nwho are far away,<\/p>\n

to speak for those
\nwho are voiceless,<\/p>\n

to defend those
\nwho are oppressed and abused,<\/p>\n

to work for justice for those
\nwho are exploited,<\/p>\n

to make peace for those
\nwho suffer violence,<\/p>\n

to take the time to recognise
\nour connectedness,
\nand to love as you have loved us.<\/p>\n

Good Shepherd,
\nTeach us to follow you
\nand to be faithful
\nto the calling
\nyou gave us
\nto be shepherds
\nin your name.<\/p>\n

Amen. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

F. LET US PRAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Samuel, when asked by the people to pray to God for them, responded,
\n\u201cfar be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you\u201d.
\n(1 Samuel 12:23)<\/em><\/p>\n

Let us pray \u2026 <\/p>\n\n

G. BENEDICTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Go now, and embrace the hope
\nto which God has called us.
\nRecognise Christ in friend and stranger,
\nand as Christ has been gracious to you,
\nso be gracious to those in need.<\/p>\n

And may God give you
\na place of rest on rich pasture;
\nMay Christ Jesus be the shepherd king who binds your wounds;
\nAnd may the Holy Spirit give you wisdom
\nand reveal to you the fullness of the one who fills all in all.<\/p>\n

We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,
\nIn the name of Christ.
\nAmen. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

CREDITS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Illustration. http:\/\/marialaughlin.blogspot.com<\/a>
\nA. by John Birch, posted on www.faithandworship.com<\/a>
\nE. by John van de Laar, posted on Sacredise.com<\/a>
\nG. by Nathan Nettleton, posted on LaughingBird.net<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Prayer sheet prepared by Rev. Irene Bom, OLM in International Presbytery of the Church of Scotland.<\/p>\n

First used in Scots International Church Rotterdam at the monthly prayer service in July 2015, and adapted for general use.<\/p>\n\n

Prayer prompts<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n

Other prayer sheets:
\nEver sustaining<\/a>
\nGod makes all things new<\/a>
\nCome to the waters<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Holy Spirit, Lord God,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "prayer of intercession"","block_context":{"text":"prayer of intercession","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/prayer-of-intercession\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chairs_boat_yard.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chairs_boat_yard.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chairs_boat_yard.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chairs_boat_yard.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":14061,"url":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2023\/05\/04\/carry-them-shepherd\/","url_meta":{"origin":6929,"position":3},"title":"Carry them, shepherd","author":"Irene Bom","date":"May 4, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"\u00a0 Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them for ever. Psalm 28:9 \u00a0 From the blog Safe to play Consolation joy Theme: Ever sustaining \u00a0[prayer sheet] \u00a0","rel":"","context":"In "bible"","block_context":{"text":"bible","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/bible\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/willow_tufts2.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/willow_tufts2.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/willow_tufts2.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/willow_tufts2.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":1615,"url":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2017\/07\/20\/tips-using-prayer-sheet\/","url_meta":{"origin":6929,"position":4},"title":"Tips for using a Prayer Sheet","author":"Irene Bom","date":"July 20, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"I\u2019ve been compiling prayer sheets for some years now. It's my way of \u201cpreparing the way for the Lord\u201d (Isaiah 40:3) when asked to lead a prayer meeting. The prayer sheet serves as a framework, with prayers and responses to share, as well as room for silence, personal concerns and\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "article"","block_context":{"text":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/article\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"List of prayer sheet blog posts","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/tips_for_using_prayer_sheets.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/tips_for_using_prayer_sheets.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/tips_for_using_prayer_sheets.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":12892,"url":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2022\/04\/22\/all-my-days-and-forever\/","url_meta":{"origin":6929,"position":5},"title":"All my days and forever","author":"Irene Bom","date":"April 22, 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"Keeping a low profile: Dandelion verging on the tram rail \u00a0(Photo: Irene Bom) \u00a0 \u00a0 Surely your goodness and love will follow me \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0forever. 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