Prayer for August 17-23, 2014
Sermon Text: Matthew 15:10-28
That we have been healed, nourished and identified as people
of faith
Jesus, we rejoice in You. We
rejoice that when You came among your covenant people to gather, heal and renew
them in faithfulness to God’s reign, You also touched the lives of foreigners
and strangers who saw, in You, the answer to their deepest needs and hopes.
We were strangers and outsiders to God’s promises to Israel, but we have
eaten the crumbs that fell from the full table You provided for Israel, and we
have been healed and nourished and identified as people of faith because of
your generous provision.
Enable us to trust You deeply.
Enable us to live in joyful gratitude for your diverse gifts that cover
every need. We await with joy the day
when You will host your grand banquet for all whom You have drawn together and
identified as your own. Amen.
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