Prayer for June 14-20, 2020
Sermon Text: Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7
That our laughter may be the laughter of love
God of new hopes, how often have we
laughed because we were unable to believe your promises? How often have we
laughed because of the skepticism and cynicism that have been nurtured by a
culture of disbelief?
God, forgive us when we doubt You. Forgive
us when we perceive your promises as jokes that are meant to taunt and tease
us.
Forgive us when our laughter arises from
cruelty, or when we laugh at the misfortunes of others. Forgive us when we
laugh in arrogant pride.
Transform our laughter from the laughter
of doubt to the laughter that reflects pure joy in your presence and promise.
May our laughter be the laughter of love, for You, and for our many neighbors,
beginning with those of our own household. Amen.
Thoughts, and prayers from Pastor David Antieau at St. Nicolai United Church of Christ
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