Prayer for July 12-18, 2020
Sermon Text: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
That we may be fully and fruitfully receptive to your word
Holy Sower, You
have scattered the seed of your word among us. You have brought the reign of
God near by your presence, action, and speech.
At times, our
responses to You are blocked and interrupted by others who are resistant to the
new life that You would bring among us. At times, your word cannot penetrate
our hearts of stone that resist instruction and enlightenment. At times, we are
so caught up in pursuing, procuring, and protecting our personal interests,
particularly in accumulating wealth of various sorts, that our interest in
God’s reign is quickly choked out by our many cares.
Remove all
obstructions to faithful response. Pulverize our stony hearts and turn them
into receptive soil. Tear away all the weeds that divert our attention from You
and choke our growth in grace. Make us fully and fruitfully receptive to your
word. We know that You are able to make something beautiful of our lives. We
trust You do so, for God’s glory. Amen.
Thoughts, and prayers from Pastor David Antieau at St. Nicolai United Church of Christ
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