Heart/Providence Prayer Room – Wednesday 6:30pm @ 12 Bassett Street Providence
Opening Prayer
O God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness during the day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Scripture
35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” 10 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. – Matthew 9:35-10:1
Pray the Word
Pause. Remind yourself you are in God’s presence. And read again slowly, perhaps out loud. Ask the Lord, “What are you saying to me today? How does this word speak into my life.” Pay attention to anything the Holy Spirit highlights as you read. Is there a rebuke, an encouragement, an invitation to receive? A command to obey? Thank the Lord for his love for you. Sit in his presence, and give his word access to your heart.
Pray for the Church
When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd.
Pray for the church, beginning with yourself
- To see lost people who need Jesus
- To have compassion as Jesus did – to open our heart to be invaded by God’s burning love for lost peopl
- Pray for Alpha and other opportunities for witness
- For God to use our church and other churches to help people come to know Jesus
- For anxious and confused people to find a shepherd in Jesus.
Silence
Spend a few more moments quietly with Jesus, listening to anything He wants to say, or simply just being with Him in his presence.
O God of all the nations of the earth: Remember the multitudes who have been created in your image but have not known the redeeming work of our Savior Jesus Christ; and grant that, by the prayers and labors of your holy Church, they may be brought to know and worship you as you have been revealed in your Son; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.Amen.
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