December Prayer

             As we enter the Holy Season of Advent and Christmas, we continue to call our church to unity in prayer. We ask that all who love the Lord and this church pray this December prayer, as we seek to know God’s will for us. How can we best fulfill the vision of “Following Jesus Everywhere?”  This involves praying often, praying in unity, and praying expectantly. Listen for the voice of God as he speaks through His Word, through fellow Christians, and with the power of the Holy Spirit. Then share what you are hearing with all of us.  We are in this together!

The Prayer

Oh, God, in the silence of our hearts, You speak.  From this sacred place of silence, gratitude and thanksgiving well up, as You send Your Holy Spirit to dwell in our hearts by faith.

Your grace pursues us relentlessly, even as we seek to hide and heal ourselves.  We repent of these errors, as we prepare for the rebirth of Jesus Christ in our hearts this Advent and Christmas.  

Creator God, You have graciously given us all that is needed for life and godliness.  This Advent we thank You especially for Your Church.  Though we are sometimes scattered, You gather us in and make us a people.  You teach us how to love and forgive one another.  We thank You for setting us in this city to love and experience Your love through its people.

We pray You would bind us together in your grace and purposes. We pray we would witness Your wonders great and small.  Give us eyes to see, hearts to receive, and ears to hear when You speak.  Lord, make us one in Christ's ministry.

We pray in Jesus’ name,

Amen.