Prayer for October 21-27, 2018
Sermon Text: Mark 10:35-45
That
we may abandon entitlements to serve others
Jesus, we may not have the audacity to ask for the most important
positions of power beside You, but it is not uncommon for us to believe that we
deserve favored status, special attention, and extra leniency from You. Many of
us are so accustomed to our entitlements that we expect You to maintain our
status as those entitled to larger portions and easier access to the abundance
You have created for all people.
Our competition with one another about who is most entitled to roles of
power and authority, or who should have least restricted access to resources, creates
resentment and anger that undermines our ability to live together as your One
people.
Forgive us for our selfishness and our lust for power. Forgive us for
driving a wedge between us and our sisters and brothers. Alter our thinking and
transfer our energy from seeking our own advantage to serving others in ways
that enable them to experience the fullness and fruitfulness of life that You
intend for all people. We would follow your example in this, but we need much
help. Amen.
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