Praying the Scriptures
Sunday Morning Prayer
October 27, 2024
We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies. (2 Corinthians 4:8–10)
Heavenly Father,
As I greet this quiet October morning, with the crispness of autumn whispering through the golden leaves, I come before You in humble gratitude. Your Word in 2 Corinthians reminds me, "We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed."
In the soft light of dawn, I reflect on these words, embracing the resilience You instill within us. Though challenges may surround us like the encroaching winter cold, Your grace warms and sustains us. You remind us that in our struggles, we carry the life of Jesus within our mortal flesh, a profound mystery that empowers and preserves us.
Lord, as the sun ascends higher, casting away the shadows of night, let Your love cast out all fear and doubt in my heart. Help me to embody the resilience and hope of Christ, not merely enduring but thriving through whatever trials this day may hold. May my actions reflect His grace, and my words spread His peace.
As the New Mexican landscape awakens to Your glory, adorned with the hues of fall, I ask for the strength to bear my difficulties with the same grace that Jesus showed. May I be a beacon of Your love and perseverance to all I encounter today.
Thank you, Father, for the promise of renewal, for the daily reminders of Your faithfulness and the eternal perspective You offer. In every moment of affliction, let me find a reason for joy; in every moment of perplexity, a path to Your wisdom. Uphold me, O God, that I might continue to bear witness to Your power, carrying about in my body the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in me.
In Your holy and enduring name, I pray,
Amen.
I hope this prayer brings you peace and inspiration for your day.
The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.
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