Prayer for April 21-27, 2013
Sermon Text: Acts 9:36-43
That we may move
beyond doubt as we celebrate the new life that You give
God of compassion and mercy, we rejoice when your people
respond to the needs of their neighbors with urgency. We rejoice when You act in power to bring
healing and new life. We rejoice when you
turn tears of sorrow to rejoicing and cause good news to be shared widely.
But we are often
shocked by news of new life. We wonder,
“How can this be?” We wonder if the
storytellers have misunderstood or embellished the story beyond belief. We ask why we have not experienced the
impossible become real in such ways.
God of wonders, we
believe that all things are possible for You.
When we doubt, reassure us by the presence of your Spirit. Give us faith to trust in You in situations
that seem far beyond our control and even impossible. We celebrate your ability to change, heal,
and restore your people and your creation.
Amen.
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