Offering Prayer: Proper 16A

Here’s an offering prayer based on Romans 12:1-8, one of the lectionary texts for August 21, 2011 (the tenth Sunday after Pentecost).

Prayer for the Offering
(based on Romans 12:1-8)

In deep gratitude for all that You have done for us,
we offer ourselves and our gifts to You—
living sacrifices of worship and praise.
Transform our hearts and minds from the inside out;
show us what is good and pleasing in Your sight,
so that we may be quick to recognize Your call,
and quick to respond.
In the name of Jesus, our Messiah and Lord,
Amen.