Opening Prayers for the Fourth Sunday in Lent Year A (March 15 2026)

Part of a series of opening prayers for Sundays in the Revised Common Lectionary. They take their inspiration from the Scripture readings in the Lectionary. Worship leaders are welcome to use them for worship, but if you print or display any part of them, please credit the author. Comments welcome.

The following prayers are for based on the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Lent Year A: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23, Ephesians 5:8-14 and John 9:1-41.

Call to Worship

St Paul tells us:
‘Sleeper, awake!
Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.’

Ephesians 5.14

Let us worship God.

Prayer of Approach

God, the source of all that is good and right and true,
we worship you this morning.
By your Spirit
enable us to cast off the drowsiness and dark of the night.
Open our eyes to your glory-
the glory of the One who created all things
who is Love above all
and who, in Jesus Christ
brings us to a knowledge of your grace.

To you, Creator, Redeemer and Reconciler
we offer you our praise
and bring you our prayers.

Confession

All-knowing God,
you see beyond the outward appearance
which we present to the world
and look into our hearts.
You know of our secret thoughts and desires
which we would never want to bring into the light of day.
For we are burdened with guilt, frustration and anger
which we keep hidden,
but which sours our relationships
with colleagues, friends and family.
Forgive us for our unwillingness to see
the wrongs and injustices
which blight your world
and to own up to our own faults.
Open our eyes
that we may walk in the light of Jesus Christ
who promises peace, and healing, and forgiveness.

silence

Supplication

Great shepherd of your sheep,
we pray that Christ’s goodness and mercy
would follow us all the days of our lives.
Enable us to walk close to you
and when we go through dark valleys
grant us faith to know that you go with us,
and are leading us to the green pastures and still waters
which you promise your people.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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© Peter W Nimmo 2026

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