Wednesday prior to Proper 4 Series B

 

—Deuteronomy 5:12-15—God requires balance. Between rest and work. Those of us who are able to engage in both, must also never forget those who are restricted from enjoying much of either. 

Congregations are 'soul communities,' in which young and old are soul-mates, bound together as an extended family of God, who love, support, and sustain one another. They should assure that senior adults are cared for and honored as resourceful contributors to community life, wisdom-givers, exemplars of the faith, and worthy recipients of care. Now to the serious question. How do we make this biblical vision concrete in our lives?

Prayer for those outside the Church: Almighty and everlasting God, You desire not the death of a sinner but that all would repent and live. Hear our prayers for those outside the Church. Take away their iniquity, and turn them from their false gods to You, the living and true God. Gather them into Your holy Church to the glory of Your name; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Prayers from Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House