Sermon Text: Luke 12:32-40
That we may constantly be ready for Your presence
Comforting Teacher, help us to trust God
daily for generous provision of our needs. Help us trust God for welcoming
inclusion in the divine reign of forgiveness, justice, peace and compassion.
Move us beyond our fears. Move us beyond
the deception that our possessions will provide meaningful life. Move us to
generosity that arises out of gratitude and trust. Enable us to see our
neighbors, and their well-being, as more valuable than the treasures we might
amass.
Let our focus on God’s realm energize us
for courageous and compassionate action in our daily lives. May we be
constantly ready for service and for your presence. When You return among us,
may we be found doing the ministry that You have trained us for and entrusted
to us.
We rejoice at the prospect of living in
your presence and receiving your celebratory gifts. You are the fulfillment of
our deepest hopes. Amen.
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