A couple of years ago, our church board decided to use a specific prayer on a regular basis, a prayer asking for unity among us, and also asking God for guidance. Although our situation as a church has continued to change little by little, I offer this prayer again for our use together. It emphasizes our continued desire for God’s will to be done through us. We continue to ask for God’s will as we seek to minister as a church family in this community. And we continue to pray for God’s help and guidance in dealing with our old building. Join us in praying regularly!
GRATITUDE
- God, we thank you for walking with us and leading us throughout our history.
- Thank you for the many who have gone before us and for their faith and service. Thank you for their example of love and sacrifice.
- Thank you that you are with us now, and that you desire to communicate with us.
CONFESSION
- Forgive us for the times that we have not earnestly sought your will, or when we have failed to accurately hear your voice.
PETITION
- We ask for oneness in spirit… not that we will all have the same opinion, but that we will all sense your spirit leading us.
- We pray that all will know our faith is real….by the way we show love for each other.
- When we talk together as a board, and as a congregation, help us to truly listen and hear each other.
- We continue to pray for guidance in these areas:
- Resolution to the problem of our old building
- Our continuing ministry and outreach as a church – our future together!
CLOSING
- Finally, Lord, help each of us to place our own desires and wishes at your feet. We are each willing to give up our own opinions in order that Your will for JCC (in all matters) may be done. Please make clear to us what that is.
- We pray all of this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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