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For Artistic Gifts in Worship

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. When we worship in your house, we see so much that draws the eyes of our hearts to you. Thank you for the gifts of creative vision combined with faith that you have granted to so many to edify us in worship. As the sun’s rays are filtered through palettes of stained glass, the colorful patterns evoke beauty and awe as our gaze is turned upward to ponder how you shine so brightly in our lives. Banners teach us while touching our hearts with rich symbols and imagery. Graphics put your Word into powerful pictures. The design and thoughtfulness put into the very sanctuary in which we worship capture theological truths, drawing us further into your presence. Thank you for the many artistic gifts used to magnify you and stir the souls of your people in worship. Continue to move many to use their skills and abilities for such a noble and holy purpose.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Christ to Be Exalted Through Places of Worship

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. When believers gather in church for worship, they experience so much that points to Jesus. The means of grace – the gospel in Word and the sacraments of Holy Communion and Baptism – will always remain front and center. But do not let the richness of liturgical worship or the design and details of the worship space be lost on worshippers, either. Bible stories stained in glass help us fix our thoughts on Jesus. The placement of the baptismal font reassures us that we belong to your family through baptism. The cross and the altar lead us to recall your precious sacrifice for our sins. Christian symbols on display help cement Christian doctrine and teaching. May churches always give thought to the rich variety of ways Christ is proclaimed, and may worshippers always be edified and drawn closer to their Savior through them.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Churches Without a Place to Worship

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. Those of us who have churches or locations in which to gather for worship can easily take them for granted. Believers all over the world gather without a building or sanctuary to call their own. Other churches struggle to make less than ideal spaces work for corporate worship. While worship doesn’t require walls or a roof, there are tremendous blessings that come with having a sacred space of one’s own for worship. Through things like intentional design components, architecture, artistic elements, and the layout of the sanctuary itself, there are many powerful ways to ensure that Jesus is clearly the focal point of our worship and life. Help believers without a space of their own overcome whatever obstacles stand in their way. Bring gifted people to their flocks who may have the talents or connections to get done what needs to get done to establish their own sacred space. While they wait on your timing, continue to nurture and edify them with your Word however and whenever they gather, building up the body of Christ while it waits for its place to worship Christ.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.