More prayers for South Carolina

Gathered from SF and L&B comment threads–

Georgia prayed:
May the Diocese of South Carolina walk in the glorious holiness, the unlimited power, the splendid freedom, the peace beyond understanding and inimitable, exceeding, unending joy that Christ has won for us at the cost of His own life. In the Name of the Only Savior and Lord,
Jesus Christ, the Only Name under heaven by which we may be saved from sin and given new life. Amen.
I John 5:11-12.

John3v3 prayed:
May the Lord bring conviction of sin, of the righteousness and holiness of God and of the judgment to come upon His Whole sullied, unfaithful Church. May a revival spring out of the dirty heart of ECUSA that will bring His cleansing Word of Truth, Love and Life to defeat the evils of lies, deception, lust and death and all the evils afflicting the world, the flesh and the Church. Amen.

Milton said:
Prayers for +Lawrence, all clergy, deans, vestry, parishioners, to soon come to one mind, the right mind, in the true unity of the true Holy Spirit, so He may come down with fire and great power and shake DioSC, TEO, Lambeth, and the entire Anglican Communion with a mighty earthquake of revival!

South Carolina

The diocese of South Carolina is discerning how to move forward together in a truthful, loving, and godly way. The bishop is Mark Lawrence. The members of the standing committee are Patrick, William, Johnnie, Ann, Meredith, Lydia, Samuel, Anthony, Jeff, Jennie, Lynda, and David. The deans are John, John, Ed, Peet, Craige, Chuck, and John. The Canon to the Ordinary is Jim, and the Canon Theologian is Kendall.
There will be a clergy gathering on Thursday, August 13. Please pray for them much over the next week.

Our Father in heaven,
We cry out for the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina. Grant them insight into the mystery of Christ and His body, the Church. May they share together in the promise of Christ Jesus. Through this diocese, may the manifold wisdom of God, in all its infinite variety and innumerable aspects, be made known to the angelic rulers and authorities in the heavenly spheres.
We bow our knees before You, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for whom this diocese is named. Grant these diocesan leaders strength out of the rich treasury of Your glory. Reinforce their innermost being by the indwelling of Your Holy Spirit. May Christ dwell in their hearts through faith that they may be rooted in love.
Christ’s love is so wide that any sinner can fit into it. No matter how long this diocese exists, it will continue to discover His love. Christ’s love is so high, the protecting barrier formed by the words of His promises cannot be broken. His love is so deep that streams of living water will never run dry. His love surpasses knowledge.
You are able to do far more than the diocese of South Carolina can ask or think. Fill them with the fullness of God to the glory of Your name. Amen.
Ephesians 3

Mining Jesus

Dear Jesus,
You are our Rock. We search the farthest recesses for Your wisdom, Your wealth. We cut a shaft through the blackest darkness to find You; we dangle and sway. We are transformed by Your Holy Spirit, and we find wisdom and understanding.
In Your presence, no bird of prey can follow us, and no lion can prowl. We intercede from this protected place.
We press into You, for we know that in Your light we see light. We fear You and find wisdom. To shun evil is understanding. In You we dwell. Amen.
Job 28

Fighting a lion

On a recent trip to Rwanda, my husband and I had interesting conversations with the bishop of Butare and our host priest. Both had grown up herding cattle in Uganda. The bishop commented that it was good preparation for spiritual warfare. These men had fought off lions with a stick as their only weapon. As the lion approaches, the cattle and dogs run away, leaving the cowboy standing between the lion and the herd. If the cowboy runs away or takes one step back, the lion will bring him down. He must stand his ground. He scares the lion off by shouting and shaking his stick.

1 Peter 5:8 (English Standard Version)
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

Dear Lord, grant Your children in the Episcopal Church shepherds who will stand firm against Satan, preach against sin, and claim their flock for the kingdom of heaven. Amen.