Prayer for February 2-8, 2014
Sermon Text: Matthew 5:1-12
That we
may witness to and extend your blessing
God of all creation, as we listen anew to the words Jesus
preached as your new prophet, in a new context of imperial domination and
exploitation, we take hope. For how can
it be that all whom he names are blessed unless You are at work, in hidden
ways, to make it so?
You give your
realm to those who have no hope of earning it or obtaining it for
themselves; You comfort those who
mourn; You give the earth to those who
will not seize it by violence; You
satisfy those who hunger for your justice to be done; You show mercy to those who act
mercifully; You reveal yourself to those
who desire You above everything; You
identify as your children those who create peace; You welcome into your realm those who are
persecuted for pursuing your righteousness.
You! You!
You! You are at work creating a
life of blessing for those who seem anything but blessed. We rejoice in your generous intention and
praise You with joy. Amen.
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