Noon Prayer
Based on the Daily Prayer for Individuals and Families in the Lutheran Service Book,
with links to appointed readings.

The sign of the cross + may be made by all in rememberance of their Baptism.

In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Listen to my prayer, O God, do not ignore my plea;
hear me and answer me.

Evening, morning, and noon
I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.

Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you;
He will never let the righteous fall.                                                            Psalm 55:1-2a, 17, 22 NIV

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever.  Amen.

A hymn, canticle or psalm may be sung or spoken.

An appointed reading or one of the following is read: 1 Corinthians 7:17, 23-24; Luke 23:44-46;
Matthew 5:13-16; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23; Mark 13:24-27; John 15:1-9; Romans 7:18-25;
Romans 12:1-2; 1 Peter 1:3-9; Revelation 7:13-17

O Lord,
have mercy upon us.
O Christ,
have mercy upon us.
O Lord,
have mercy upon us.

Lord's Prayer

Prayers for others and ourselves

Concluding prayer:

Blessed Lord Jesus Christ, at this hour You
hung upon the cross, stretching out Your
loving arms to embrace the world in Your
death.  Grant that all people of the earth
may look to You and see their salvation;
for Your mercy's sake we pray.
Amen.

or

Heavenly Father, send Your Holy Spirit
into our hearts to direct and rule us
according to Your will, to comfort us in
all our afflictions, to defend us from all
error, and to lead us into all truth; through
Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.

Let us bless the Lord.                                                                                        Psalm 103:1
Thanks be to God.