Prayer for March 10-16, 2013
Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
That we may live
with enduring joy in your presence
God of all people, we rejoice that You do not easily settle
for the absence of those whom You love.
You await the return of the beloved one who has abandoned You. You seek out the lost. You celebrate those whom You find, those who
return to You. You challenge and correct
those who do not want the “undeserving” to benefit from your forgiveness, your
generosity, and your joy.
God, we rejoice
that You came looking for us when we were lost, when we abandoned You to try to
create a life of fullness, freedom and peace that is only available as your
gift. We rejoice in your
forgiveness. We praise You for the
tenacity of your love. We are astonished
by your joy at our return.
God, our God, let
us live with enduring joy in your presence.
Let us rejoice with You for all your loved ones who return to your
welcoming embrace and glad celebration.
Amen.
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