Here’s
a prayer of petition and commitment inspired by the lives of the prophets
Elijah and Elisha (1 Kings, 2 Kings).
Prayer of Petition
(1 Kings, 2 Kings)
Beckoning
God,
as you moved in the lives of Elijah and Elisha,
move in our lives,
inviting us to journey to unknown territory,
to listen for your voice,
and to speak your prophetic word
in a world that does not want to hear.
empowered by your Spirit,
grant us the courage we need
to journey, trust, listen, speak,
and accept your commission
to be your faithful servant people. Amen.
as you moved in the lives of Elijah and Elisha,
move in our lives,
inviting us to journey to unknown territory,
to listen for your voice,
and to speak your prophetic word
in a world that does not want to hear.
empowered by your Spirit,
grant us the courage we need
to journey, trust, listen, speak,
and accept your commission
to be your faithful servant people. Amen.
~ from Revised
Common Lectionary Prayers copyright © 2002 Consultation on Common Texts
admin. Augsburg Fortress. Posted on Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity
Library. http://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/
