Commerce Presbyterian Church

3 days ago

Prayer Update for the Week of 19 APR 21

Good morning folks, How do you pray? Well, according to Mother Teresa - “You should to to God like a little child. A child has no difficulty expressing their mind in simple words that say so much. If a child is not yet spoiled and has not yet learned to tell lies, they will tell everything. This is what I mean by being childlike."

So, let us go to Almighty God, with childlike inhibitions, and pray for our family, friends and neighbors in need -

One of the hardest things we may find hard to do, is wait. This can be especially painful when we are in a hurry or running late or when we want things done now, if not sooner! But friends, as we all know the plans God has for us do not always happen in the way or in the timing that we would like. And so, our job, as God fearing women and men who trust in a very generous and sovereign God - is to be patient and wait for God to reveal Himself. Now, for sure, we men and women know exactly what we want and when we want it. However, Almighty God has a much better plan for each of us. You see, God has created a world that is revealed according to His timeline and not ours, and folks, thanks be to God for that. And if we are really smart about the whole thing, we will turn it over to Him and trust Him and wait patiently for Him. After all, Almighty God is trustworthy, and for sure, He always knows what is best.

Pray with me,

Almighty God, we give You our thanks and praise for this day and for another opportunity to serve and carry out Your Will. Strengthen us do so with joy and gratitude in our hearts. Lord, Your wisdom is infinite, and the unfolding of Your heavenly plan is perfect. You have a plan for each of us that is much larger than any of us could ever image. When we get impatient, remind us that You are never early or late, that You are always on perfect time. Lord, hear our prayer for our neighbors, that we may all learn to get along and live together in peace and that we, Your servants, not return evil for evil. Lord, as the dawning of this day unfolds the possibilities of new life, open our eyes to the signs of Your resurrection and confirm in our hearts the sovereignty of Your amazing grace. Lord, You continue to shore us up with Your love even when we ignore Your presence and Your voice. As we rest this night, let us sleep without the fear of the darkness or death, but rise refreshed to start over with a new day in grateful service. Hear our prayer in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen ... See MoreSee Less