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\def\LUP{Let us pray to the Lord}

\def\BWTL{Bless we the Lord}

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Let us pray to the Lord, saying, Lord, have mercy.

For wisdom and a sense of justice to all the world's leaders, \LUP

For a love and respect of this planet, that all may use its abundance
wisely and in accordance with your wishes, \LUP

For health and healing to those who are sick or dispairing, \LUP

For the lonely and the friendless, that they may find acceptance, \LUP

For this broken world, that it may regain a sense of community and
mutual love and acceptance, \LUP

Especially in this cold weather, may all those who are poor, needy, or
homeless find comfort and succor, \LUP

We thank you for all of our creature comforts; may we always remember
those who are less fortunate than us, \BWTL

We thank you for the seasons; may we always see the wonder of your
creation, \BWTL

For all of the prayers and concerns of this gathering, whether spoken
silently or alound\ldots

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