CONFIDENCE

The 23rd Sunday after Pentecost

JUDGES 6:17 (ABP)
Then Gideon said to GOD, who had just commissioned him to this far-out task, “If you're really wanting me for this assignment, give me a sign that this whole thing isn't just a figment of my warped imagination and that it's really you telling me this."

1 JOHN 5:14 (CEB)
This is the confidence that we have in our relationship with God: If we ask for anything in agreement with his will, he listens to us.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
God gives confidence to those who need it to carry out his assignments.

PRAYER
Dear God, it amazes me that you want to partner with us as you do your work of restoring the world. Sometimes I'm overwhelmed and baffled by the magnitude of the call. I have a hard time imagining that I can be useful. Please be extra clear as you direct me. Fill me with confidence so that I can act faithfully. I want to get this right so that Christ is honored through all I say and do. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.