(inspired by Luke 24:44-53, Acts 1:9-11)
“You
are witnesses of all these things….” Luke 24: 48
Too
often, Lord God,
we
are hesitant in our proclamation;
seeking
safe and suitable opportunities to speak of our faith.
Too
often, Lord God,
we
are half-hearted in our service;
reluctant
to stand out from the crowd or to attract criticism.
Too
often, Lord God,
we
live as if dependent wholly on our own resources;
relying
on our perceived skills and modest insights.
Too
often, Lord God,
we
look to the clouds for our inspiration,
in
the vain hope of finding You there.
Forgive
the poverty of our efforts and the frailty of our faith
and
open wide our hearts and minds to the immanent presenceof
our Risen, Living and Ascended Lord Jesus Christ .
In His name we pray and say together:
“Our Father …”
~
written by Rev. Malcolm Macdougall, and posted on the Church of Scotland’s Starters for Sunday website. http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/
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