Pastor Jason’s Prayer - June 27th

Almighty, merciful, and saving God,

Grant us comfort in you. Grant us the comfort that whatever the age, and whatever our troubles, you have put your name on us. Your children are in your hands, the one true creating, redeeming, and sanctifying God. Grant us comfort in you and in the solid fact we are yours, held fast by your long arm of grace.  

Lord,

In a world that constantly drives and shapes us to seek satisfaction for our souls in everything and everywhere but you, turn us to you. By your Word, turn us to the cross so that by faith we might see and know that you are faithful even when we are unfaithful. Turn us to you in hope and faith in your promise that you know your plans for us, and they are good. Hope and faith in your promise that you are with us always, to the end of this age and into the kingdom to come. Hope and faith in your promise that your resurrection life is invading right here and right now this morning through your Word, and that soon you will make all things new.

In the midst of our struggles, our successes, our new adventures, be the Christ for us. Continue be the lamp unto our feet, and the light unto our path. Cause us to find peace in our unity in You, in one body, one Spirit, one hope, one faith, one light, one baptism, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came to be and through whom we exist.

Rest us in the good news that today and everyday you are working to refresh, to reconcile, and to restore your children and your creation.

In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray.

AMEN.

Pastor Jason’s Prayer - June 13th

Almighty God,

In your graciousness, and by your Holy Spirit, you bless us with this time and place of sanctuary and rest in your son Jesus Christ. We thank you for the miracle of this church family, each and every one of us whom you’ve gathered by your Holy Spirit to receive your gifts this morning. Turn our hearts from entitlement to gratitude. Gratitude for the person and work of Jesus Christ, through whom, by his mercy and grace, we receive forgiveness, renewal, restoration, and reconciliation with you and with each other.

Lord,

By your word all things were created, each in its allotted space and time. You breathed life into us through your Spirit, and in the movement and sound of the wind we are reminded of your Spirit's continual presence. The whole of creation declares your glory, Lord. A symphony of sound and color surrounds us. Prompt us to pause in our busy day to day routines, to just be still, with our eyes and ears attuned to the work and blessings of your creative hand. 

King Jesus,

Where we are exhausted by the demands and obligations and struggles of this world, be our sabbath, our rest. Where we feel beat down or sputtering or empty, invade with your fulfilled promise that a bruised reed you will not break, a faintly burning wick you will not quench, and a hungry heart you fill with the bread of life. Where we are parched for joy, remind us that we are soaked in living water. Remind us that by your wounds we are healed, adopted into your perfect Sonship, never to be forsaken.

In the name of the living God, Jesus Christ, we pray,

AMEN.