Prayer for May 24-30, 2020
Sermon Text: John 17:1-11
That your Spirit will shape us for a more generous and prayerful communal life
Jesus, You have promised and given your
Spirit to the church as a gift that is not under our control. You have given
your Spirit so that we may witness to the glory of God and the presence of
God’s reign in all of the ways that You did during your ministry among us.
Through the Holy Spirit, You have given us
guidance, comfort and energy. Through the Spirit, You have bound us together as
one people in unity with You.
Give us a fresh experience of your
Spirit’s presence. Give us new vision and energy to witness to your presence
and your love through our words and our works. Let your Spirit shape us for a
more generous and prayerful communal life that touches the world in healing and
liberating ways. Amen.
Thoughts, and prayers from Pastor David Antieau at St. Nicolai United Church of Christ
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Prayer for May 17-23, 2020
Sermon Text: John 14:15-21
That our obedience may be a gift of love for Christ Jesus
Jesus, we rejoice that You have not left us defenseless or resourceless, or otherwise on our own. We rejoice that You have given us your own Spirit to continue the work that You did among us. You have given us your Spirit to be our Advocate, Guide, and Instructor in the host of situations that challenge and tempt us. We thank You for your generous gift.
We rejoice that, by your Spirit, You have enabled us to obey your word and live in unity with You and with each other. Our life is in You. And because You are with us in this way that is so full of mystery, we are often able to live beyond the perceived limits of our abilities.
Receive our lives as a living offering. Receive our obedience as a gift of love enabled by your own presence and love. May your love touch many lives through us and bring them close to You. Amen.
Sermon Text: John 14:15-21
That our obedience may be a gift of love for Christ Jesus
Jesus, we rejoice that You have not left us defenseless or resourceless, or otherwise on our own. We rejoice that You have given us your own Spirit to continue the work that You did among us. You have given us your Spirit to be our Advocate, Guide, and Instructor in the host of situations that challenge and tempt us. We thank You for your generous gift.
We rejoice that, by your Spirit, You have enabled us to obey your word and live in unity with You and with each other. Our life is in You. And because You are with us in this way that is so full of mystery, we are often able to live beyond the perceived limits of our abilities.
Receive our lives as a living offering. Receive our obedience as a gift of love enabled by your own presence and love. May your love touch many lives through us and bring them close to You. Amen.
Prayer for May 10-16, 2020
Sermon Text: John 14:1-14
That we may not be frivolous and overly focused on our personal comforts
Jesus, enable us to see You for who You are. Enable us to follow and trust You as You incorporate us into the expanding household of God, and as You lead us into transforming service that extends your ministry in the world.
We know that You are our Way, Truth, and Life. We acknowledge that we cannot create meaningful lives apart from your presence. We know that a life of fruitfulness and joy begins in trust.
Help us not to be frivolous and overly focused on ourselves and our personal comforts, but guide us in prayer for the resources and transformations that bring glory to God.
We rejoice that You have drawn and kept us near You. Enable us to follow you tenaciously even when we face many obstacles and threats. We rejoice in the hope of seeing You face to face. Amen.
Sermon Text: John 14:1-14
That we may not be frivolous and overly focused on our personal comforts
Jesus, enable us to see You for who You are. Enable us to follow and trust You as You incorporate us into the expanding household of God, and as You lead us into transforming service that extends your ministry in the world.
We know that You are our Way, Truth, and Life. We acknowledge that we cannot create meaningful lives apart from your presence. We know that a life of fruitfulness and joy begins in trust.
Help us not to be frivolous and overly focused on ourselves and our personal comforts, but guide us in prayer for the resources and transformations that bring glory to God.
We rejoice that You have drawn and kept us near You. Enable us to follow you tenaciously even when we face many obstacles and threats. We rejoice in the hope of seeing You face to face. Amen.
Friday, May 8, 2020
Prayer for May 3-9, 2020
Sermon Text: John 10:1-10
That we may stay close to You and welcome your enduring presence in our lives
Jesus, we celebrate your presence in our lives as Sovereign and Shepherd. We rejoice that you have revealed more fully the compassionate care of God in our lives.
You have nurtured our bodies with real food and have nurtured our hearts and minds by your word. We rejoice that You have helped us realize that we are not gods, have overcome our anxious striving, and have given us rest.
We rejoice that You are continuously leading us in the way of abundant life, defeating the forces of chaos and death that often cloud our thinking and cause us to live in fear.
We trust in You. We celebrate your many gifts. We stay close to You and welcome your enduring presence in our lives. Amen.
Sermon Text: John 10:1-10
That we may stay close to You and welcome your enduring presence in our lives
Jesus, we celebrate your presence in our lives as Sovereign and Shepherd. We rejoice that you have revealed more fully the compassionate care of God in our lives.
You have nurtured our bodies with real food and have nurtured our hearts and minds by your word. We rejoice that You have helped us realize that we are not gods, have overcome our anxious striving, and have given us rest.
We rejoice that You are continuously leading us in the way of abundant life, defeating the forces of chaos and death that often cloud our thinking and cause us to live in fear.
We trust in You. We celebrate your many gifts. We stay close to You and welcome your enduring presence in our lives. Amen.
Prayer for April 26-May 2, 2020
Sermon Text: Luke 24:13-35
That we may be inflamed with love for You and for each other
God, we rejoice that You have raised Jesus from the dead. And we rejoice that Jesus is able to reveal himself to us, even when our understanding of your instruction is shallow and our senses are dull.
We rejoice in the gift of Jesus’ presence. We rejoice in the directness with which he challenges and teaches us. We praise and thank You for the communion that we are invited to share, with Christ Jesus, and with our sisters and brothers in faith.
You have shaped our lives so that we may receive your presence, even when You reveal yourself to us in unexpected ways. You have shaped our lives so that we may strengthen one another by our words of comfort, instruction, and witness.
We rejoice that Jesus’ presence still has the power to stir our hearts and set them ablaze. Inflame us with love for one another and for ministry in this world which You loved with such great love. Help us to give our lives as fully as Jesus gave his. Amen.
Sermon Text: Luke 24:13-35
That we may be inflamed with love for You and for each other
God, we rejoice that You have raised Jesus from the dead. And we rejoice that Jesus is able to reveal himself to us, even when our understanding of your instruction is shallow and our senses are dull.
We rejoice in the gift of Jesus’ presence. We rejoice in the directness with which he challenges and teaches us. We praise and thank You for the communion that we are invited to share, with Christ Jesus, and with our sisters and brothers in faith.
You have shaped our lives so that we may receive your presence, even when You reveal yourself to us in unexpected ways. You have shaped our lives so that we may strengthen one another by our words of comfort, instruction, and witness.
We rejoice that Jesus’ presence still has the power to stir our hearts and set them ablaze. Inflame us with love for one another and for ministry in this world which You loved with such great love. Help us to give our lives as fully as Jesus gave his. Amen.
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