Fill in the blank each time you pray.
By your great mercy, we are Living Stones fitted together in Your New Temple. May your Spirit and Presence be known through our _______________________.
contemporary lectionary prayer based upon 1 Peter 2:2-10
humility.
ReplyDeleteLord, make your Spirit and Presence obvious in my life to others by humility. I long to be your light to the world by living a different way - cruciform. Your way Jesus. Amen.
Acceptance. Lord may i be present with the people you put in my path today, fully present. Help me to truly appreciate and love the unique beauty of each person just as they are. Amen
ReplyDeletemercy.
ReplyDeleteFather help me to model forgiveness, I desire it to be my second nature. Grant me the courage to continually choose to forgive instead of judge. Grace upon grace - keep making me a woman of grace, for your glory alone. You are worthy. Amen.
Wisdom. Lord help me listen and obey. Speak to me and open my heart and mind to your ways then give me the courage to walk in your ways. For the good of the world around me and for your glory. Amen
ReplyDeleteworship.
ReplyDeleteCompassion. Compassion for the hurting; shared tears, laughter, mourning, brokenness. Fellowship with you Lord by true fellowship with those you love. Amen
ReplyDeletepurity. Give me a clean heart, O Lord. Purify my desires, my actions, my words, my motives. Help me to reflect you - that is the desire of my heart. I repent of anything that brings dishonor to your name and that separates me from you. Let me live as a light for you and your kingdom.
ReplyDeleteConfident humility. Knowing who you are Lord and therefore knowing who I am. Let my confidence be completely in you, not in myself. Amen
ReplyDeletePerseverance.
ReplyDeletecourage. You make me brave, Jesus.
ReplyDeleteFreedom from fear. Jesus, thank you that you want everyone to live free. Amen
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