Here’s a pastoral prayer inspired by Mark 10, where
Jesus encourages the rich man to sell all he has and give the money to the
poor.
Pastoral Prayer
(inspired by
Mark 10:17-31)
God of infinite
patience and wisdom, we come to you with so many things that claim our time,
our energy, our resources, our very lives. We are easily drawn away from
serving you by the enticements of the world for wealth, ease, and comfort. Just
like the young man in the scriptures, we are owned by our possessions, held
captive by our treasures. You continue to offer to us healing and hope. You
seek to transform our lives from captivity to freedom in witness and service.
We look at the world in which there is so very much warfare and strife, anger
and hatred, and we easily become overwhelmed by the needs and the stresses.
Help us to place our lives and our trust in you, knowing that with your help,
many wonderful things can be accomplished which will provide hope and peace for
others and ourselves. Give us courage and strength to truly be your disciples.
For we ask this in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
~ from the Ministry Matters website. http://www.ministrymatters.com/
