Prayer for July 22-28, 2012
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a
That our plans may
be shaped by You
Generous God, it is so easy for us to get ahead of ourselves
by assuming that You need something from us and that we are able to give
it. We unconsciously hope to fit You
into our plans, plans that make us look wise, faithful, generous and successful
to those around us.
We want to shape
and control our relationship with You, even though You identify us as your own
and give yourself freely to us. Your
desire for us is generous. You want to
give us many gifts. You want to make us
wise. You want to make us fruitful and
grant us enduring security in your presence.
Help us to listen
to you before we try to make plans for You.
Help us to receive your gifts with gladness. Enable us to celebrate your presence with
joy. Forgive us when we fail to do these
things.
God, we rejoice
that in your wisdom and power, you have shaped the history of your covenant
people. Even now, You are shaping our
history as a reservoir from which your many gifts may be released, broadly,
throughout this world we inhabit. You
are good beyond compare! Amen.
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