NOVEMBER 2020 MBUMC FOCUS PRAYER

NOVEMBER 2020 MBUMC FOCUS PRAYER

You are invited to join the Prayer Ministry team in praying this month’s focus prayer.

The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. (Psalm 138:8a,b NRSV)

Loving God,

Thank you! Everything in me says “Thank you!” Angels listen as I sing my thanks. I kneel in worship facing your holy temple and say it again: “Thank you!”
Thank you for your love, thank you for your faithfulness; most holy is your name, most holy is your Word. The moment I called out, you stepped in; you made my life large with strength.

When they hear what you have to say, God, all earth’s kings will say “Thank you!” They’ll sing of what you’ve done: “How great the glory of God!” And here’s why: God, high above, sees far below; no matter the distance, he knows everything about us.

When I walk into the thick of trouble, keep me alive in the angry turmoil. With one hand strike my foes, with the other hand save me. Finish what you started in me, God. Your love is eternal — don’t quit on me now. (Psalm 138, The Message)

Lord, thank you for growing my heart and mind in the shelter of your love and grace; help me to grow in the practice of giving thanks. Help me not to shy away from opportunities to offer my thanks to you and to others. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
Hymn 95, Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
Words by Thomas Ken, 1674; Music attributed to Louis Bourgeois, 1551.