Ephesians 6:17-20, 23-24

May 10, 2008

And take the helmet of salvation, (Ephesians 6:17a)
      Holy Spirit, please bring us all to a saving knowledge of Jesus in this diocese.

and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; (Ephesians 6:17b)
      Father, please help us know your word so that we can effectively wield the sword of your Spirit.

praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, (Ephesians 6:18a)
      Jesus, please help us bring all things to you in prayer.

being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints– (Ephesians 6:18b)
      Holy Spirit, help us to be steadfast in prayer, in season and out of season, that every member of this diocese is covered in prayer.

and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, (Ephesians 6:19)
      Jesus, so anoint Bishop Bill and Bishop Dave and all your faithful apostolic witnesses that they will give clear utterance to the gospel message.

for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. (Ephesians 6:20)
      Holy Spirit, empower your faithful apostolic witnesses. Anoint Bishop Bill’s Convention Address, Friday, June 6th.

Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. (Ephesians 6:23-24)
      Amen.

Saturday: 107:33-43, 108:1-6(7-13): Ezekiel 36:22-27; Ephesians 6:10-24; Matthew 9:18-26
The Day of Pentecost: 145: Deut. 16:9-12; Acts 4:18-21,23-33; John 4:19-26

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