A Moment of Prayer

Father, we praise Your Holy Name.

Creator of all that is, we thank You for our eyes, our ears, our minds, and our hearts.
Gracious God, You are our Lord and King, our Savior and Counselor.

We praise You!

Lord, open our eyes to see, ears to hear and give us the compassion to speak when we come across injustice.

Spirit remind us that through Jesus Christ our debt has been paid. Remind us that Your justice was to send Your Son to restore us and forgive our sins.

Lord, give us eyes to see, ears to hear, and the compassion to share when we come across others in need.

Spirit pour words from our mouths to speak the Good News of Christ’s love. Let our actions bear witness to the loving forgiveness that we have been granted. Let the over-abundance of Your Grace flow out from our hearts in tangible ways.

Lord, give us eyes to see, ears to hear, and the compassion to love all we come into contact with.

Spirit wipe away the obstacles that hold our love in check. Take away the jealousies, arrogance, and pride that hold our hearts captive. Remove from us the inherit seeds of racism, agism, gender bias and so many other stones that keep us from loving fully. Overflow our hearts with the same sacrificial love that You give us.

Nudge us, Lord, when we doze so we do not allow Your opportunities for love to pass by.
Let us be mindful of those who have lost their homes through war, disaster, or other struggles. Bring to our thoughts those struggling with hunger, thirst and loss of hope. Remind us of those fighting the battle for the health of their bodies and minds.

Father, we claim Your healing on this broken world.

Awaken our hearts and souls to be signals to this world of Your grace, forgiveness, and all-encompassing Love!

Lord, we give ourselves to You, servants to follow Your will. Amen.
 
Kathy Hendrix