Here’s a prayer of commitment
inspired by the suggested scripture readings for Epiphany 5, Year A. It comes from the Ministry Matters website.
Response to the Word
(inspired
by Matthew 5:21-37, Deuteronomy 30:15-20)
O God, send your Spirit upon us and light our path,
that we may travel the road you have prepared for us.
that we may travel the road you have prepared for us.
Having heard your scriptures proclaimed,
and your word revealed,
enable our hearts and minds to more fully understand
your goodness and your grace.
and your word revealed,
enable our hearts and minds to more fully understand
your goodness and your grace.
Help us break free from ideas that no longer bring life,
that we may embrace the life-giving work of your Spirit.
that we may embrace the life-giving work of your Spirit.
Challenge us to forsake paths that ask little of us,
and help us resist the evils and temptations of this world,
that we may truly follow the way of kingdom living. Amen.
and help us resist the evils and temptations of this world,
that we may truly follow the way of kingdom living. Amen.
~ posted on the Ministry
Matters website. http://www.ministrymatters.com/
