Prayer for August 23-29, 2020
Sermon Text: Romans 12:1-8
Sermon Text: Romans 12:1-8
That we may live in radically compassionate and welcoming ways
O Merciful One, continue the work of
transformation that You have begun in us. We are slow learners, slow to change,
but do not give up on us. Keep speaking to us in that still small voice that
can both frighten and comfort. Keep leading us by your Spirit into fresh
experiences of faithful witness and service. Keep reminding us of the
compassionate ways that Jesus responded to others. Keep showing us the faces of
our sisters and brothers in faith, and enable us to nurture and strengthen each
other. Keep expanding our vision so that we see many opportunities for doing
good to neighbors near and far.
Forgive us for our complicity in selfish, hurtful, divisive ways. Wean us from systems that thrive on deadly practices, and help us to live in radically compassionate and welcoming ways that make the presence of your reign more visible to others.
Let everything that we do be done with gratitude and with your redeeming intention for all of creation in mind. Amen.
Forgive us for our complicity in selfish, hurtful, divisive ways. Wean us from systems that thrive on deadly practices, and help us to live in radically compassionate and welcoming ways that make the presence of your reign more visible to others.
Let everything that we do be done with gratitude and with your redeeming intention for all of creation in mind. Amen.
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