2Samuel 7; 2Corinthians 1; Ezekiel 15; Psalms 56,57

prayer arising:

I seek a heart that will uphold you O Lord in my actions. Never let me identify the actions of myself or any others simply with You, but let me hear you and bear the prophetic responsibility of speaking and acting justly and with Your humility.

I am established only in You, as You provide a place for me. You establish me in Christ amongst a people; You have become our God through Your actions in Christ. As the sufferings of Christ flow into our lives as the body of Christ, let the distress that we feel be other-person directed, not self-centered; that the comfort which we receive would overflow through Christ bringing endurance in the sharing together.

I set my hope in you, as the God who raises the dead. Help me to live in the grace of this promise, given in the midst of the prayers of others. Help me to say Amen to Your promises this week. Anoint me by Your Spirit to stand firm in Christ that I would work for the joy of others, bearing the fruit of a living vine.

I will trust in You today.

Amen