John 2:1-11 - When you need Blessing

Our loving heavenly Father
You have raised up the house that has fallen
So that we may possess the eternal land as you have promised.
We long for the day when the mountains will drip sweet wine,
and the hills shall flow with it.
When you restore the fortunes of Israel
When the ruined cities are rebuilt and inhabited
When abundance flows
And when we are finally planted in the land
As you have promised.
Thank you that your Messiah king shows us that this day is sure
We trust him and long for the fulfilment of your promises
Amen
 

 

Separated No More - Exodus 25-40

Our Father,
You are holy but we are wicked.
Our wickedness separates us from you.
Yet you remain committed and resolute to be reconciled with us.
You have sent your Son as our mediator
That your holiness might again be ours.
And that you might take up residence in us and with us again
Thank you for Jesus,
In whose name we pray.
Amen

 

Leading for Significance - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

 

Our Father in heaven
You have led us in meekness, gentleness and humility.
You have acted with mercy, grace and forgiveness when Christ came.  
Though the gospel seems weak, it is your power to destroy strongholds, bringing all under the Lordship of Christ.
Take this gospel to every tribe and nation.
Give us the desire to long for your commendation and approval.
As we seek gentleness, meekness and humility.
Amen

 

Given, Giving, Getting - 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Our loving heavenly Father
You have given us - the inexpressible gift
Too large to ever understand
Too awesome to ever grow tired of
You have sowed bountifully into us
May we sow generously and give cheerfully
Knowing that we are enriched in every way
And that you will multiply the harvest of righteousness in us
So that thanksgiving may overflow to you
As people glorify your name
Amen

How do you know if you love Jesus? 2 Cor 8v1-24

Father
May we give ourselves to you
May we give ourselves to each other
Thank you that Christ’s grace drove him; he became poor that we might become rich.
May generosity be our hallmark and our desire.
Strengthen us to excel in the grace of giving.
Grow us in grace, especially the grace of giving
As we give proof of our love for you
Amen

How to make conflict into a good thing - 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Our Father
You are the God of comfort for the downcast
You send comfort through people
You send growth through people
Give us the joys of godly grief and personal repentance
And the joy of seeing others repent too as we see their earnestness lived out in your sight
Produce ever greater godliness in us
Amen
 

Where does God live today? 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1

O loving Father,

You are our judge and our saviour,
Remind us that we are the temple of the living God
    The place of your dwelling
    The ones with whom you walk
    Sons and daughters
Keep us from yoking ourselves with darkness.
Set before us the vision of your purity.
Let us see our sin in the light of your holiness.
And make our hearts sing at the joy of your presence.

Amen