Praying for the Future

As Jeff and I were walking this evening our discussion turned toward the future.  We often talk about where God will call us to do ministry.  We dream about places where we think we may enjoy living.  I suggested we start to pray for our future congregation.  While we believe in the prayer that never fails:  “Thy will be done,” we can pray that we all are preparing for the day we meet and for the ministry we will do together.  We can pray for open minds, spirits and hearts for all of us.  We can pray for calmness in our hope and in our journeys into new adventures.  And we shall.  

Dear God, we don’t know what the future holds.  We can only trust in you and your will.  Please prepare the hearts of those whose lives we will each touch.  Help us to do your will in relationships, in communities and in the world.  Guide us in all we do.  Amen.