Here’s
an opening or pastoral prayer inspired by Isaiah 12. It comes from the website of the Sovereign
Grace Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida.
Pastoral Prayer
(inspired by Isaiah
12: 1-6)
Almighty
God, you are our salvation.
In
you alone can we trust and not be afraid.
Lord,
you were angry because of our sin and rebellion
and
you have redeemed for yourself a people,
a
remnant, from every tribe, tongue and nation.
You
are to be praised!
Lord
we confess that you are our strength and our song.
Without
you we could do nothing.
Without
you our souls would be empty and in despair.
Lord,
grant your Spirit to come this morning
and
remind us of the joy of our salvation.
Turn
us in faith to thanksgiving
and
proclamation of the glorious works you have done.
Help
us sing for joy
for
you have promised us that you will be in our midst
as
we have gathered here this morning to hear from you.
We
ask these things in the name of your Son,
our
Savior and Sovereign King, Jesus Christ.
Amen
& Amen.
~
posted on the Sovereign Grace Baptist
Church website. http://sgbcjax.blogspot.ca/2013/07/pastors-prayer-isaiah-12.html
