Sermon Text: Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22
That we may act in grateful obedience
God of all the earth, we rejoice in your enduring love. We rejoice that You have gathered us together as your people, redeemed by your own choice and by your intervention in our lives.
When we acted foolishly, diminishing ourselves by our rebellious ways and bringing sickness and suffering upon ourselves, You answered our cries for help. You brought healing. You saved us from death. Our God, how we rejoice in You!
Forgive us when we are still inclined to rebel against You and act as though the life You have given us is a burden and not a blessing. Forgive us when we forget the troubles that our sin has already brought us. Guard our hearts and minds! Protect us from foolishness!
Enable us to act in grateful obedience each day. We would be dead apart from your love. As we remember You, we sing with joy. Amen.
Thoughts, and prayers from Pastor David Antieau at St. Nicolai United Church of Christ
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