St. Nicolai Notes

Prayer for July 5-11, 2020
Sermon Text: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

That we may learn that your way is less burdensome than others we might choose 

Jesus, we acknowledge that we are fickle when challenged by bearers of God’s word, including You. We have our own preferences for how God’s messengers will appear, how they will be deployed, and the degree of sobriety or festivity with which they approach us. It only takes a moment of irritation or displeasure for us to turn away from God’s representative and go our own way to seek another who will speak in ways that match our expectations more closely.  

Forgive us for our fickleness. Forgive us for our failure to produce deeds of wisdom. Enable us to recognize, more fully, the truth that You have revealed to us. Enable us to know our Sovereign God in life-altering ways. Help us to learn that your way is less burdensome than other ways that we have chosen or might choose now. Enable us to enter the rest that You promise to those who follow You in devoted obedience. Amen.