Compassionate God,
It seems we live in a world filled with hatred, strife and violence. We see war and conflict in other countries. In our own we witness virulent political rhetoric, anger, and division. Sometimes in our neighborhoods, our homes and even in the church, we observe boorish behavior that leads to separation and shattered spirits. Forgive us we pray. May we be instruments of Your peace, O God. As St. Francis said, where there is hatred, let us sow love; where their is injury, pardon. May we seek, not to be consoled, but to console. O God, may we be vehicles of Your grace and love. May we be bridge builders and may others know we are followers of Jesus by the way we love one another. In His name we pray. AMEN.
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We have two unspoken prayer requests this morning. Please pray for God's peace and love to abound in the hearts of those for whom we are praying.
Please pray for the family of Carol Layman who died yesterday. She is the sister-in-law of Sandra Justice.
The final showing of our 9/11 Prayer Vigil will be today at 6:30 p.m. on Pegasys Channel 11. Special thanks to Max Johnson for recording, editing and scheduling the service to be shown.
May we seek God's blessing as individuals and as a church.
The scripture for today is 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4:
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: 2Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3We must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of everyone of you for one another is increasing. 4Therefore we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith during all your persecutions and the afflictions that you are enduring.
Grace and peace,
John McLemore
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