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In reading the Gospel of Mark this morning, here is the prayer I have from that reading of this chapter:
Lord, I thank You for the meaningful relationships in my life For those whom I know are married, bless with new understandings of the seriousness with which You take marriage; I include myself in that request. I ask that we be blessed and a blessing in our marriages. I pray for the children in and out of marriage; I pray for their parents, especially those pondering divorce for them to prayerfully and seriously consider the implications of those decisions not based on godly reason, on the children; for children suffer much from broken relationships such as divorce. I pray for those who are rich and lost to the trappings and strong grip of wealth. I pray for all who may be possessed by their possessions.
I give You thanks for those who have left everything to follow and serve You, such as our pastors. All have indeed left home, parents, siblings, possessions, careers, much in their having said yes to Your call. Grant to them the hundredfold blessing promised here. Let me never forget the huge price paid by Jesus for me, and for all of us. We are blessed to be in the Body of Christ; our place nor position matter; what matters is that we have become servants for what You are doing among us.
I pray again for those who are blind to You and what You do among us. Open our eyes to Your love, joy, and peace. We pray in Your name, amen.
