Praying the Scriptures
Sunday Morning Prayer
October 6, 2024
Righteous Father, the world does not know you, but I know you; and these know that you have sent me. I made your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them. (John 17:25–26)
Heavenly Father, Righteous One,
In the quiet of this Sunday morning, we approach Your presence with hearts yearning for Your truth and love. As the dawn breaks, let Your light dispel the shadows that linger in our lives, illuminating our path with Your grace.
Lord, You have made Yourself known to us through Your Son, Jesus Christ. You have revealed Your name to us, and through that holy revelation, You have invited us into the intimacy of Your love. We are grateful for this gift, for the love You have poured into our hearts, a love that knows no bounds, a love that enables us to call You Father.
As we gather today in worship and reflection, help us to live out the truth that Jesus has shared. Let Your love be manifest in our lives, so that the world may see and know You through our actions and words. Bind us together, O God, in the unity of Your Spirit, that we may be one as You are one with Christ.
Teach us to love as You love, freely and unconditionally. Strengthen our faith, that we may be steadfast in the face of trials, and generous in the face of need. Open our hearts to receive more of You, that we might in turn pour out Your love to others.
We ask all this in the precious name of Jesus, who reveals Your heart to us and intercedes for us always.
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 Rev. Kenny Sallee, ThM.
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