For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. (Romans 15:4)
Holy Spirit, please help us enter into the patience and comfort that are there in the Scriptures. Fill us with hope from reading the Scriptures.
Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, (Romans 15:5)
Amen. So be it.
that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 15:6)
Jesus, please bring us to a quiet, common mind and a common life of prayer in this diocese so that we bring glory to your father. Thank you.
Now may the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing, that we may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (From Romans 15:13)
A word received: You are in my care.
The LORD reigns, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed, he has girded himself with strength. (Psalm 93:1a)
Jesus, please come and rule and reign in our hearts.
Father, please clothe us with the strength and power of your Holy Spirit.
Surely the world is established, so that it cannot be moved. (Psalm 93:1b)
Jesus, so much that seemed solid and enduring in the church and in our culture has given way; please help us find a steady foothold in you.
Your throne is established from of old; you are from everlasting. (Psalm 93:2)
Jesus, you are from everlasting to everlasting; you have defeated death and the grave. Come visit us with your power at the Diocesan Convention.
The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves. (Psalm 93:3)
Father, the floods of ungodliness have risen up in the Episcopal Church and they threaten to overwhelm us. com and visit us in our hour of need.
The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, than the mighty waves of the sea. (Psalm 93:4)
Jesus, please speak your word, “Peace, be still,” to the gathering storm in the Episcopal Church.
Your testimonies are very sure; holiness adorns your house, O LORD, forever. (Psalm 93:5)
Jesus, please let the homes of this diocese be your dwelling place and bring us to holiness.
A word received: Let me be your guide through these days. Keep your eyes on me where true joy and hope may be found. Turn to me for what only I can do.
Sunday: 93, 96; Ecclesiasticus 43:1-12 or Leviticus 25:1-17; 1 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Matthew 13:24-34a
Monday: 80; Deuteronomy 8:1-10; James 1:1-15; Luke 9:18-27
Albany Intercessor
