Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way? (v.5)
God, give us courage to trust that you are leading us even when we don't know the way. In Christ's name. Amen.
Prayer concern: College and university outreach ministries
The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles . . . for building up the body of Christ. (vv. 11-12)
For Jesus' sake, may we recognize our gifts for building up the church, and see your gifts in others. Amen.
Prayer concern: The seven ELCA seminaries
Judges 6:36-40; Psalm 136:1-4, 23-26; John 14:1-7
. . . that we may bear fruit for God. (v.4)
God, thank you for the grace that overcomes our sin so that we can bear fruit for Jesus' sake. Amen.
Prayer concern: The ministries of your congregation
Psalm 145:8-14; Zechariah 1:1-6
I am writing you no new commandment, but [one] you have had from the beginning. (v.7)
Teach us to love others as you have loved us, O God, for Jesus' sake. Amen.
Prayer concern: Intergenerational ministries
Psalm 119:1-8; Leviticus 26:34-46
