St. Nicolai Notes

Prayer for November 6-12, 2016

Sermon Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 

That we may stand firm in truth

Lord Jesus Christ, we rejoice in all that You have done in order to prepare us to live in your reign, now and in the age to come. We rejoice in the hope that we will be gathered to you and share in your glory.

But we are often anxious about the fulfillment of your promise. We are anxious about the array of powers that have resisted You, throughout the ages, and that resist You still. We are anxious about our ability to perceive the truth when so many versions of “truth” are offered to us.

We are sorry that we have resisted You in more ways than we care to remember, but rejoice that your forgiveness is working itself out in our lives so that we are able, with the assistance of your Spirit, to remain faithful even when our faith is severely challenged.  

We trust in You! We are encouraged by your presence and your word. You have energized us for good deeds and good words. We cling to the truth that You have revealed to us, even as we dedicate ourselves as servants of your reign of peace and love. Amen.