O God, teach us how to fish. Give us that little fishing tip that will open
our church doors a little wider for more and more people to come within your
saving embrace.
When we get discouraged with less than hoped for results,
help us to listen to where you would have us put down our nets, so that your
kingdom can be extended right here in our community.
Thank you for surprising us with the good news of the early
financial gift that will help our church let down our nets in new and exciting
ways right here in our Athens community. We haven’t even officially begun our
capital campaign of “Putting Athens First,” and you are already at work through
our church in new and exciting ways.
We are already wondering what the next big surprise will be
when we lower our nets on the other side of the boat. Thank you for being a God
who can turn a discouraging night of fishing into an incredible day of
celebration. You never cease to amaze us, O God!
We ask your blessings to be upon our capital campaign
planning team as they give of their time to serve on our behalf. We also lift
up to you our Honduras missions team as they begin to plan for their trip this
summer.
We also pray for those who are discouraged, those who are
struggling with medical challenges, those who are looking for work, and those
who are going through a difficult transition in their lives.
Dear God, I give you thanks for the opportunity we had two
weeks ago to encourage the high school students who were part of the OU Honor
Choir. Thank you for those who stayed after worship to serve them lunch and to
get to know them. Be with them as they continue in their High School studies
and as they think about where you may be leading them. Whenever they become
discouraged, remind them that they have been created in your image and that you
have a purpose for each of them.
With the confidence of children of God, we now pray the
Lord’s Prayer together, saying,
“Our Father, who art in heaven…”
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