Pentecost Prayers

The following prayers for the Pentecost are based on images found in Scripture. Brief commentaries follow each prayer, directing worship planners to Scripture passages that can be used in conjunction with each prayer. Invocations or Opening Prayer Come O sovereign God, and invade and inspire us with your wind and fire. Shake loose that which binds and consume that which competes so that our tongues might be tuned to sing your praises. Enable us through your Spirit to reclaim the power of Pentecost. In Jesus' mighty name. Amen. Commentary: The biblical account of the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:14) provides rich pictures for prayer. As was demonstrated during the Easter section, Acts 2 offers a fertile field of imagery that can be used to construct all the components of worship. For example, prayer of confession/words of assurance (vv. 21, 2228, 3739), prayer of illumination (vv. 1720), offering (vv. 4445), and pastoral prayer (vv. 513, 4247). Spirit of the living God, come be our g…