Prayer: Week of Jan 17, 2021

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Lord Jesus, our True Vine, You are the source of our life, of our joy, and of our love. We are the branches, and the Father prunes us, purifies us, so that we may produce the fruit of love and glorify Him in this world full of hatred. We know that we must abide in You, otherwise we dry out; but we need your grace. Give us an indefatigable love for Your very self; help us to reject the world and immerse ourselves ever deeper in Your Word. For the Father’s glory, and by the Holy Spirit’s power, amen.

Prayer: Week of Jan 10, 2021

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Our Father, sovereign King over all the earth, have mercy upon us. We know, Lord, that you raise the weak and that you abase the boastful. We know that you bring to power governments that are just and unjust to accomplish your secret will. Today, we decry the wrongs committed by unjust governments throughout the world. Have mercy on the righteous, and do not allow unjust authorities to oppress them. Have mercy on the unrighteous, and lead them to repentance and to faith in Jesus Christ, in whom we have eternal life. Amen.

Prayer: Week of Jan 3, 2021

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Eternal God, we pay homage to your wisdom, which surpasses our comprehension and even our imagination. What human would have imagined a plan of salvation like that revealed in Scripture? Who could imagine that the Almighty would come among us so as to be terribly mistreated by His creation? Lord, blessed be your name in all the earth! Give us the faith and courage to entrust ourselves to Your plan and to Your goodness. Often we cannot see what you are doing, but our night is light for you. Help us to trust in your wisdom. Amen.

Prayer: Week of Dec 27, 2020

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O, Lord, Master of the armies of heaven, we sometimes feel so small. Whether it be before sickness, war, or injustice, Lord, we feel powerless. But if God is for us, who can be against us? In Jesus, You are victorious; in Jesus, we share Your victory. We can suffer, but not one thing in all the world can separate us from the love of Jesus. What grace to become hyper-conquerors with You and to share Your glory! May the Spirit guide us to do Your will each day, whether it be easy or difficult. All for Your glory. Amen.

Prayer: Week of Dec 20, 2020

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Dear eternal God, what a marvel to contemplate your glory and your might confined to a mortal body! We can but imagine the awe and wonder of those who held the eternal Son in their arms, or of those who sat with the Creator of all things to eat bread, at the moment when they understood that something extraordinary was happening before their mortal eyes. What joy to contemplate, even imperfectly, our future in the new earth beside Jesus our Lord, the Master who became a friend. Thank you. In the name of Jesus, amen.

Prayer: Week of Dec 13, 2020

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God, our Saviour, what an honour to be counted among your children! Fill us with joy, knowing that nothing can separate us from your eternal and indestructible love. In this world we suffer, but not forever! There will be an end to what troubles us; end to sorrow; end, even, to death. Help us, Lord, to wait joyfully for the new world you promise us, where we will finally be like Jesus, our brother. Give us joy, knowing that victory is certain and that the celebration will be glorious. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, amen.

Prayer: Week of Dec 6, 2020

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Holy Spirit, you who give life, come again to refresh your Church. Distracted in the world, we are feeble and dry. Direct us again to concentrate on Jesus, the living Word, who is our life and our salvation, who is love itself. Give us the desire to follow Jesus, both in His triumph and in His suffering. Direct us to the mission that Jesus left us, for the sake of those who have not yet tasted immortality and who are fixated upon that which cannot satisfy. Refresh us. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Prayer: Week of Nov 29, 2020

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God Almighty, you who created all things and who have made possible both our salvation and eternal life, give us the humility that befits us as human beings. Without the goodness that you pour out over all people, we could neither eat, nor learn, nor invent. By your grace alone is anything possible for us, and we desire to live in complete acknowledgement of this truth. The work accomplished is by your grace. The growth of your Church is by your grace. The heart touched by your Word is by your grace. Continue, Lord, to work through us. Amen.

Prayer: Week of Nov 22, 2020

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God, our heavenly Father, thanks. Thanks for having so loved us that you adopted us as your own children. In the world without you, we were at the mercy of the devil and of dangerous wolves. We were dirty because of our sins, like orphans that no one loves and without hope. We did not know the truth, and we were incapable of understanding it. But there was one who loved us always – you did. In your Son, Jesus Christ, you showed us your infinite grace. In your Holy Spirit, you enabled us to love you. Thanks. Amen.