Jun
24
2007
A Humble Request to a Generous God
O Lord, we ask that you would strengthen us with your Holy Spirit, that we may faithfully fulfill our vocation without fraud or deceit; and that we may seek to follow your holy order, rather than satisfy our greedy emotions or desire to gain.And if it pleases you, O Lord, to prosper our labor, give us a mind also to help those in need.
And knowing that all good things come from you, give us humility before our neighbors.
Do not let us lift ourselves up above those who have not received so generous a portion.
And if it pleases you to try and grow us by greater poverty and need than we would desire, grant us grace to know that you will nourish us continually through your generous love.
John Knox
Categories: Prayers