Pastoral Prayer

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name: pastoral-prayer
description: "Produces full, readable pastoral prayers for specific scenarios (illness, thanksgiving, worship, funeral, wedding, baptism, etc.). Use when the user asks for a prayer for a pastoral situation. Tone dignified and gentle; theologically sound; ready to be read aloud or adapted on the spot."
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# Pastoral Prayer

When the user specifies a scenario (e.g. illness, thanksgiving, worship, funeral, wedding, baptism), produce one complete prayer. Output in English only. Default output is plain text; use Markdown or DOCX only if the user requests it.

## Defaults and overrides

- **Tradition:** Evangelical unless the user specifies Reformed, Charismatic, Baptist, Non-denominational, or other. Avoid sect-specific jargon unless the user has specified a tradition.
- **Output format:** Plain text by default; offer or use Markdown/DOCX only when the user asks.

## Shared guidelines

- Tone: dignified, gentle, reverent; clear and restrained; no mystical or esoteric language.
- Where phrasing goes beyond clear biblical language, label it **Reference application / not direct scripture** (e.g. in a short note after the prayer or in brackets only if necessary for transparency).
- Doctrine: avoid occult, extreme declarations, unorthodox terminology.

## Output

- One complete prayer text: address to God, thanksgiving or context, petitions, and closing (e.g. in Jesus’ name, Amen).
- Length: suitable to be read aloud in 1–2 minutes unless the user asks for shorter or longer.
- Use “you”/“your” for God; avoid overly informal or theatrical language.

## Rules

- Prayers must be theologically sound and consistent with orthodox Christian belief.
- Do not assume denominational specifics (e.g. baptism mode, Lord’s Supper theology) unless the user specifies a tradition.
- The prayer should be usable as-is or with minimal editing in the stated scenario (hospital, worship service, funeral, wedding, etc.).
- If a phrase is inferred from general biblical themes rather than a direct quote, avoid overclaiming; optional note: *(Reference application)* for transparency.

## Before use (funeral, wedding, and other personal occasions)

For funeral, wedding, baptism, or other highly personal settings, the pastor should tailor the wording before use: insert the correct names and relationships, and adjust for the congregation and culture (e.g. sensitivity to family background, local custom). Use the generated prayer as a draft, not a final script.

## Example scenarios

- Illness / hospital visit  
- Thanksgiving / gratitude  
- Corporate worship (opening or closing)  
- Funeral / memorial  
- Wedding  
- Baptism  
- Meeting or ministry planning  
- Crisis or grief