Prayer for November 17-23, 2013
Sermon Text: Isaiah 65:17-25
That we may serve
You in your work of renewal
God of all things, only You are able to create new heavens
and new earth.
Only You are able
to renew us.
Only You are able
to heal our memories so that we do not cling sentimentally to past glory or
grapple incessantly with old wounds.
Only You are able
to make your people a source of delight.
Only You are able to eliminate grief and tears.
You, Creator God,
are the Source of all good news.
You give, sustain,
and prolong life by your word of promise.
You cause earth to flourish with abundance that feeds your people and
your creatures.
You give us
fruitfulness and delight in our labors.
You bless us and
bring blessing to our descendants.
You answer our
prayer before it is thought or spoken.
You create peace
where none seems possible.
O God, enable us
to be faithful servants and coworkers in your great work of renewal. Let us see the vision of your prophets come
to fruition among us, for the blessing of earth and for your glory. Amen.
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