Here
is a challenge and prayer of intercession. It is inspired by Jesus’ question to
his disciples in Matthew 16:13-20: “Who do you say I am?”
Prayer: Who Do You Say I Am?
(inspired by Matthew
16:13-20, Mark 8:27-30)
Lord
Jesus,
You
are a Lord who walks beside your people.
So
we pray for people who walk for justice.
You
are a Lord who raises up those who are bent low.
So
we pray for those held down by the grindings of life
and
the indifference of the world.
You
are a Lord who feeds the hungry
So
we pray for all who long for bread
and
the means to provide it.
You
are a Lord who celebrates the small and the insignificant.
So
we pray for the children
and
for those who are never noticed.
You
are a Lord who says ‘Follow me’.
So
we pray for courage and faith in our hearts
that
we may take up the cross and find it leads to life.
