St. Nicolai Notes

Prayer for August 1-7, 2021
Sermon Text: John 6:24-35

That we may move beyond grumbling and accusations to walk with new energy as You lead

God of mercy and generosity, we rejoice in the many ways that You have nurtured and sustained us. Even when your provision has been a mystery to us - something that we could not identify as food for our travels - You have given us strength to endure a journey of many miles, and many years, through challenging hardships and in the face of much resistance.

We are inclined to forget the many ways You have provided for us. We are inclined to grumble when we do not get all for which we hope. We are inclined to accuse You, and the leaders whom You have called, of neglecting us, even plotting against us, when new liberties lead us into new difficulties that makes us feel helpless and trapped.

We rejoice that You are constantly giving us bread from heaven. And we rejoice most fully that Jesus Christ is the most enduring source of sustenance that You have provided for us. We rejoice that in Jesus, the Bread of Life, You nurture and energize us for continuing faithfulness in the challenges of our daily walk with You and with each other. Amen.