Monday 2 March 2009

A prayer for this week

Give out a thought and an action:
At the start of each week we'll combine thinking and action in a prayer exercise. Take your time, meditate on each line and prepare for how God may want to transform you this week. 

'The earth is the Lords and everything in it.' (Psalm 24)
Lord we remember that you have given us all things and that they belong to you. This week as we spend money, help us to remember this.

'The earth is the Lords and everything in it.'
Lord we remember that you created and are re-creating all things. May we use our resources in partnership with your redemptive plan for the earth.

'The earth is the Lords and everything in it.'
Lord we remember that you created everyone. Yet, there are many who do not have enough resources to survive. In the silence, we pray for them now. We pray for .... (substitute with your own prayers)

'There is enough in the world for everybody's need, but not enough for anybody's greed.' (Gandhi)
Father, examine my heart today. Where is there greed? Where am I seeking to advance myself at the expense of others? Create in me a clean heart today.

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