Prayer for September 30-October 6, 2012
Sermon Text: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22
That we may act
boldly on behalf of your people
God of justice, give us courage! Give us courage to speak up for those who
endure injustice, who live their lives under threat, who have no means to
protect and advocate for themselves.
Give us courage to
risk ourselves, like Esther, so that your people, whoever and wherever they may
be, may live with peace and joy in your presence. Enable us to act in fruitful and effective
ways that are energized by your Spirit.
Help us not to
delay, but to act promptly to confront the injustice that we observe. Help us to see, clearly, the ways that
injustice diminishes each of us, not just those who endure it in its harshest
forms.
Enable us to
follow the example of Jesus, who befriended many in need, but without acting in
condescending or patronizing ways. Let
our practice be modeled on Jesus’ servant ways and be accomplished with Jesus’
servant heart. Amen.
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