Deacon Prayer

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By: Shelley Donaldson
Creator God,

You made us in your image. Yet we too often forget that. We allow ourselves to be consumed by the world and the things of it, and we forget that you are not of this world. Help us to remember that the things of this world are temporary, but you are changeless and permanent and that in you we seek our strength.

Sustainer God,

We often forget that we are more than just smart phones, more than just calendars, and more than just people who sit in meetings and classes all day long. We are your people. Nothing came about without you and nothing can be done without your hand in it. Remind us of this when we allow ourselves to become so overwhelmed with our schedules and classes and our other things, that we begin to forget that you are the God that gives us life.

Redeemer God,

Refresh us. Refresh us when we forget to take a break, when we forget that our relationships need mending, and when we simply need to take care of ourselves. Refresh us so that each day we begin, we are reminded of your constant love and that all that we do is in your name.

Amen.