Prayer for November 15-21, 2015
Sermon Texts: 1 Samuel 1:4-20, Mark 13:1-8
That we will not be
deceived by spiritual frauds
O Creator, when we are at our best—when we
are most clear about your redeeming, reconciling desire for us and for your
creation—we long to be your fruitful coworkers.
We long for the new life that You are able to create in, through, and
around us. We are ready to celebrate
your goodness and blessing with unleashed joy.
At other times, we
are afraid of any change—afraid of the pain and confusion that may arrive just
as new life is ready to emerge. So we
shrink back. We doubt You. Or we doubt our readiness to trust You as You
do a new thing among us.
Open our
hearts. Overcome our griefs. Keep us from being deceived by spiritual
frauds. Draw us toward the future of
justice and peace that You are creating.
Energize us to work diligently and fruitfully as we follow the guidance
of your Spirit. Enable us to be
courageous in the face of fearful events and deep pain.
We will rejoice in
You with all our might. We will sing to
You forever. Amen.
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