Here’s
a prayer of intercession inspired by Hebrews 11. It was written by Richard J. Einerson.
Prayers of the People
(inspired by Hebrews
11)
O
holy One, we thank you that we stand in a long line of believers who have been
faithful through the ages. You have been leading your people through trial and
difficulty and have always set before them hope for today and hope for a better
tomorrow. We pray that you would bless us in our time as we seek to be as
faithful as our forebears. May we too know the faith which is filled with hope
in things not seen.
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Give to us a faith like the grain of mustard seed which had small beginnings
but which yielded large results.
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Give to us the faith to move the mountains of difficulty which come to each of
us.
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Give to us the faith that sees a distant goal and is willing to work to achieve
it.
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Give to us a faith which has a vision of a new world where peace and love
characterize the transactions of people and of nations and where war is no
more.
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Give to us a faith such as Abraham’s to move forward not knowing our
destination but trusting in your guiding providence.
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Give to us a faith which is able to endure those moments of personal disquiet
and to trust that you are with us.
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Give to us a faith which sees the welfare of humankind as our business because
it is the focus of your enduring love for your people.
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Give to us a faith which sees beyond the years to an eternal city.
God,
give us faith to walk with you through the ebb and flow and the victories and the
defeats of life and to achieve victory and mastery of life. Amen
~
written by Richard Einerson, and posted on Richard
J. Einerson: Prayers of the People. http://www.richardeinerson.com/einerson_004.htm
