Prayer for July 13-19, 2014
Sermon Text: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Christ Jesus, we rejoice that you are continuously teaching us,
continuously guiding us into the life of abundance and fruitfulness that you
desire for us.
Do not let us be people who hear your word, but fail to comprehend
because of the hardness of our hearts.
Till the soil of our lives so that we are open and receptive to the seed
of your word. Help us to hear you well.
Protect us from the one who would snatch your word from us and keep us
from receiving or understanding it.
Enable us to understand that the life of faith is a daily journey that
lasts a lifetime, so that we do not burn up after a brief flash of enthusiasm.
Enable us to focus on you so that our faith is not entangled and choked
by the concerns of our daily lives. Let
us live in freedom from anxiety by trusting you deeply.
Make us fruitful with many kinds of fruit: holy character, deeds of
love, and new companions for the journey who have encountered You through our
obedient and joyful life together.
We rejoice that You have given us ears to hear. We continue to listen in grateful
anticipation. Amen.
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