What does it mean to live, O God?
We have lots of questions … and we’re not sure what any of it means, but, LORD, we do our best, and we thank you for your grace … the daily bread of your mercy … the presence of the Holy Spirit, for we are not alone in our journey – you walk beside us, and a great cloud of witnesses encourage us.
We pray today for Congress and President Obama.
They have a lot on their plates, LORD … a lot to think about.
The weight of the nation’s present turmoil lies uneasy on their shoulders.
We pray for the banks of our nation …
We pray for the board rooms of America … the women and men of Wall Street …
And we pray for the American people …
In such times, O LORD, give us vision.
Help us live the ethic of contentment, especially when we have enough … to be peaceable with one another …
To come to one another’s defense.
And for those who have enough, to be mindful of those who have too little:
A child in a crumbling classroom …
A man who cannot find a job …
Workers around the nation paid to little and who live in a state of constant fear, that today will be their last day on the job.
A mentally challenged student whose family cannot afford the private school.
An elderly couple who cannot afford medical care and rent at the same time.
LORD, there’s a lot of folks who live on the downside of life … and for them, and for their wellbeing, we pray, and we do more than pray, we work …
For justice and for fair play.
For a level playing field.
And for kindness – to care for those who will never be able to care for themselves … to provide for their welfare, in the same spirit with which you, O God, provide for ours – free of charge!
LORD, we gather here this morning in sober reflection …
And joyful thanksgiving …
Much to ponder … and much to do.
But most of all, we say Thank You!
In the name of our LORD Jesus Christ, who taught us to pray, saying Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done …
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