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In my reading of Matthew, chapter 9, here are the words for a prayer based on that wonderful reading about our wonderful, awesome Savior and Lord, Jesus:
Thank You, Lord, for forgiving my sins. Thank you for strength to stand and walk, even when I would feel better staying in bed; for allowing me to walk even in times of feeling weak, weary, unwanted, ignored, invisible, and rejected.
Thank You, Lord, for seeing the true potential in all people, yes, even among those written off by society. It was from among those that You called Your disciples, whom you made apostles. Help me be among those.
Lord, grant me Your vision to see those who should join us and be among us, even among "sinners."
Lord, help me to fast and feast on only Your word and spirit. Help me to burst when filled with Your Spirit, into outrageous and courageous acts of mercy and justice.
Lord, thank You for new life in those who seek to live again.
Lord, thank You for Your loving and healing touch to make whole and new, those who seek You.
Lord, thank You for conquering the evil in us, and for restoring us to faithfulness and fruitfulness.
Grant us the vision and courage to see the harvest even in areas where others have said there is no life nor future. Help me be among the harvest workers to bring in that harvest!
This I pray in Thy Name, Christ Jesus! Amen!
