We finished our reading of the Gospel of Mark this morning as we read chapter 16. Here is a prayer based on those words:
Lord, I believe You rose from the dead with power and might. I believe You defeated death. I believe You showed Yourself to many, sadly, many who did not believe. I believe You continue to show Yourself even today in ways that we sometimes don't accept or understand. Sometimes, I, like those three women, see and still say nothing, and yes, sometimes I tremble and feel bewildered by all I have seen You do in my life and in the lives of those I love. Lord, help me not to stay quiet with what You do; I want to say more and do more. I want to share You. Lord, I want to be a part of those who do take the Good News to all the world. I do want to drive out demons and evil from this world, especially among those in holy places. I want to speak in new ways and in new languages to tell of Your love and marvelous works among us. I want not to be hurt as I am among snakes and poisonous people. I want to be among those who help heal the sick, yes, especially through prayer and the laying on of hands; and one day I want to see You seated at the right hand of God. In Your Name I pray, amen.
