This week, we’re focusing on prayer as we reflect on Jesus’ example and commandments, praying through selected verses from John and Exodus.
For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.
— John 13:15
Praying Through Scripture
Lord Jesus,
Help us today to follow your example:
To love one another, as you have loved us.
To feed the hungry, and welcome the stranger,
as though we were feeding and welcoming you.
To humble ourselves like servants to one another,
Washing one another’s feet, serving on bended knee.
Forgiving others, as you have forgiven us,
Taking up our cross daily, as you did on the road to Golgotha,
Denying ourselves, and following you.
You have made us holy, as you are holy,
With that in mind, let us also be obedient,
As you were obedient to your father.
Coming down from heaven, not to execute your own will
But in service of the will that send you to us.
Let us give up our lives for you,
Teach us to give up our lives for our friends.
This is love.
As you spent time with the father,
Withdrawing to wildernesses and quiet places,
Let us pray.
As you spoke with the nations,
and sent others to do so after you,
Guide us in how to makes disciples near and far,
Baptising them in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
As you came to establish the kingdom of God and His righteousness
Show us how to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness
For the hour comes, and now is, when your true worshippers shall worship.
We will worship the Father in spirit and in truth.
Make us into vessels of worship for the Father.
Amen
Today’s Readings
John 13, Psalm 32, Exodus 30-32, 1 Chronicles 4:16-20
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