Prayer for Today, Monday, November 28

Merciful God,

Today we pray for peace: peace in our hearts, peace in our families, peace in our neighborhoods, and peace in the world. So often, Loving God, we feel inadequate and insignificant when it comes to affecting change. We rely on the mantra, “What can one person do”. Please forgive us, O Lord. History tells us the actions of one can change the hearts of others, who then impact the lives of others. May we be “ripple effect” people, O Lord. May we be bold agents for peace. May we stand against injustice. May we bring the evil of violence into the light of day. May we proclaim and live the understanding that love is the only path to redemption. May we indeed be your agents for peace, in our hearts, in our families, in our neighborhoods and in the world. In Jesus’ name. AMEN.

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Yesterday was a GREAT day at Central Christian Church. A special “thank you” to all those who planned, decorated, sang, provided treats, and attended our many activities. The Spirit of God was palpable in our midst.

Please pray for the Bowman and Todd families. Two mothers were killed in a severe crash of vehicles north of Enid on Friday. We have a members who knew both women.

Please pray for Bertie Krausse and Laura Deatherage. Both are awaiting dates for surgery, Bertie for heart bypass surgery and Laura for back surgery.

Please pray for Catherine Cullumber. She has respiratory issues.

Please continue to pray for Jim Walta. He is still in very critical condition at the OU Medical Center in OKC. He is also now on dialysis.

The Monday Noon Prayer Service meets in the chapel at noon today. This is a profound ministry of the church. Please join these faithful members as they meditate and offer collective prayers.  

There are still Advent devotional books available at the Welcome Center. Please use these as a part of your daily prayers as we move through the Advent season.

The scripture for today is Mark 1:9-11:

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”

Grace and peace,

John McLemore