PRAYERS FOR WORSHIP July 3, 2011
Greeting
Lay aside for a time your labors.
Lay aside for a time your burdens.
Find rest under the yoke of Jesus,
for His burden is light.
Penitential Prayer
Lord, God,
we speak “love” but act vindictively;
we speak “hope” but act despairingly;
we speak “faith” but act confusedly;
we speak “unity” but act divisively;
we speak “justice” but act unjustly.
Father, in so doing we place a heavy yoke on our
brother and sister. And for this we ask Your merciful forgiveness.
Blessing
Go in the peace of Christ which enables you
to act as well as speak
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