Here’s a prayer of commitment based on Isaiah 5:1-7, one of the suggested Old Testament readings for October 2, 2011 (Proper 22A, Ordinary 27A).
Prayer of Commmitment
(inspired by Isaiah 5:1-7)
Let us pray the Lord to keep surrounding us
with his care, till we bear rich fruit.
with his care, till we bear rich fruit.
(Pause)
Lord God, our Father,
you ask of us today:
“My people, answer me:
What more could I have done for you?”
Teach and help us to respond with our whole being
to your daily forgiveness and patience,
to the riches of life brought us by Jesus,
to the prompting of the Holy Spirit,
that we may be a people that bears lasting fruits.
May we bring to all a justice animated by love,
may we learn to share as you do with us.
Show us your mercy through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
— from the Liturgy Alive website.
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