J.R. Briggs

Yearning to be the church God wants us to become

July 30, 2010

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This was a prayer that was read in a recent gathering at our church. It was so poignant and right on that I thought it was worth sharing:

God,

We yearn to be the church you want us to become.

Shape us into something beautiful

We recognize that you are the Potter and we are the clay

Please continue to mold us into the image of Christ

We want to join in what you are already doing in the world.

In our worship and life together, in our ministry and service to others,

we want to give people a glimpse of your intentions for the whole world.

Help us to welcome the outcasts, love our enemies, and form a Community

that is visibly different from the culture around us

as a sign of what you are doing in the world.

Help us experience your love and grace, grow in our relationship with Jesus,

and experience the power of your Spirit,

as we offer your good news to others.

In Jesus’ name we pray

Amen.

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