Prayer for May 18-24, 2014
Sermon Text: John 14:1-14
That we may love, heal, restore and liberate in Jesus’ name
God of all, we rejoice that You have revealed yourself to us in Christ
Jesus. We rejoice that You have drawn us
to yourself, made us your own, and prepared us for enduring life in your presence.
We thank You for Jesus’ surprising promise that his disciples would do
greater works than he did, and we rejoice that Christ’s followers have often
been agents of healing and liberation, touching millions and millions of lives
with your life-giving love.
We also acknowledge, with sorrow and shame, that many who claim to
follow Jesus have acted as agents of hatred, destruction and bondage. Forgive us when we act in such ways. Transform us!
Erase any doubts that You are able to do your work through us. Enable us to believe and receive Jesus’
promise in fresh ways. Enable us to act
as Jesus did. Enable us to love, heal, restore
and liberate in Jesus’ name and for your glory.
We ask because Jesus has promised to answer our prayer. Amen.
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