Sermon Text: Exodus 34:1-12
That you will give us good leaders and wisdom to follow them
God our Redeemer and Provider, make your presence known to us and to those who lead us. Give the leaders of your church a clear vision of the grandeur of our inheritance in Christ, so they may communicate it clearly to us and inspire us to hope in You. Give insight and understanding for every challenge that encounters us, so they may exhort us to remain alert and fearless as we journey with You. Give your Spirit in full measure for leadership that is fully devoted to You, yet bold to admonish and intercede for your people when we act rebelliously. Give your power so that lives may be healed and liberated for service to You.
We rejoice that in every age You have raised up leaders through whom You have whispered and roared your Word, breathed your Spirit of comfort and renewal, toppled structures of injustice and erected healing ones, and showed your power to bring order from chaos and life from death.
Raise up faithful leaders among us now. Give them humble courage to lead. Give us a spirit that is willing to follow. Amen.
Thoughts, and prayers from Pastor David Antieau at St. Nicolai United Church of Christ
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