Monday, December 2, 2013

Prayer for December 1-7, 2013 
Sermon Text: Matthew 24:36-44

That we may remain zealous in the practice of your merciful love

Christ Jesus, we await your glorious return with hope.  We await the day when You will restore all creation and your reign will be fully evident among us.

Stoke this hope, by your energizing Spirit, so that we are always alert for your presence and action.  Stoke this hope so that we are constantly doing the tasks to which You have called us.  Stoke this hope so that we remain zealous in pursuit of your will and in the practice of your merciful love.

Do not let our attention be diverted from your presence by the concerns and events of daily life, but let them move us toward You.  Do not let us become lax in obedience.  Do not let us forget that Jesus will return or live as though he will not return.

God, we hope in You.  We long for the full unveiling of your glorious reign.  But we await your timing.  Amen.

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