Prayer for December 8-14, 2013
Sermon Text: Isaiah 11:1-10
That we may be wise
agents of justice and peace
God of Israel, and our God, we rejoice that You have raised
up Jesus the Christ as a fruitful Branch.
We rejoice that Jesus was filled with wisdom and empowered for ministry
by your Spirit. We rejoice that Jesus
knew You, delighted in You, and bore your likeness as he lived in perfect unity
with You.
May Jesus lead us
into more complete knowledge of You and enable us to live with wisdom and
delight.
We rejoice that
Jesus is able to discern the truth of our hearts and that he judges justly,
especially when he acts on behalf of the poor who are often forgotten,
neglected, exploited, abused, or shoved aside.
May Jesus bring
more complete justice among us and rouse us to be advocates and agents of
justice.
We rejoice that
Jesus will bring true peace among us, and that his reign will be characterized
by the end of predatory relationships and by widespread knowledge of You.
May Jesus bring
true peace among us, and enable us to be bearers of your peace.
May your name,
Jesus, be known throughout the earth and may many hear it and know You by the
words of our mouth. Amen.
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