Prayer for October 1-7, 2017
Sermon Text: Exodus 17:1-7
That
we may journey in your presence with greater patience and trust
Unlike Israel, God, it does not require a life-threatening situation for
us to quarrel and complain. Like Israel, we are quick to doubt your presence, even when You have
provided abundantly for us.
How quickly we forget the wondrous ways that You have acted on our
behalf. How quickly we abandon hope. How
quickly we become angry and violent. How frequently we seek signs that You are
with us and active on our behalf.
We are so impatient and we have such a strong sense of entitlement that
we cannot wait to see what You intend to do to meet our daily and deeper needs.
In spite of our impatience, our lack of trust, our whining and
quarreling, You act with generosity. You demonstrate your presence. You release
resources of which we are unaware.
Enable us to go on from here with greater patience and trust. No one
else can provide like You. We know it, even in the midst of our complaints.
Amen.
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