Prayer for October 9-15, 2016
Sermon Text: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7
That
our vision may exceed our experience and understanding
God we know that many millions of people live as exiles from their
people, homes and lands. We are not among them except as we have alienated
ourselves from You and from those who have been significant shapers of our
lives. We pray that You will be home to homesick exiles and that You will
enable us to practice bold hospitality—welcoming strangers and acting in ways
that bring comfort, healing and hope.
Wherever we find ourselves, we know that You have not abandoned us. You
are not ignorant of the situations and places in which we live. You intend to
use us for your purpose of blessing every people group throughout the entire
world.
We place our lives in your hands. Give us vision that exceeds our
limited experience and understanding. Enable us to seek the welfare of our
neighbors, even those neighbors who think of us as enemies. Energize us to be
the agents of your peace every place we go.
We do not know what to expect, but You know, and we trust You. Amen.
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