Prayer for June 22-28, 2014
Sermon Text: Matthew 10:24-39
That reverence for God will overcome fear of opposition
Jesus, we
delight to serve You and learn from You as your disciples. We know that as we follow You, we are not
exempt from the resistance, opposition and persecution You faced. We may be as vulnerable as sheep among wolves,
but we will follow your example by refusing to meet opposition with insult and
violence.
Help us to
be more like You. Help us not to be
afraid of those who oppose the message You give us, but enable us to speak the
word You whisper to us with courage and openness.
Let our
reverence for God overcome any fear we may have of those who oppose your
word. Enable us to trust in God’s
presence and help with the assurance that God places great value on our lives.
We
acknowledge You, publicly, and trust that You will continue to be our Advocate
in God’s presence.
We place
highest priority on our relationship with You and place all other relationships
within the framework of fidelity to You.
We accept
whatever cross of suffering You call us to bear in your name, even as we devote
our whole life, and every resource, to You, our source of life that is abundant
and real. Amen.
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