Look, you will summon nations you did not previously know;
nations that did not previously know you will run to you,
because of the LORD your God,
the Holy One of Israel,
for he bestows honor on you.
EPHESIANS 3:14-15 (CEV)
I kneel in prayer to the Father. All beings in heaven and on earth receive their life from him.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God's family is more inclusive than we realize.
DAILY FODDER
How does God's approach to inclusion change the way that we approach people who don't naturally fit into our community?
PRAYER
God, it feels like the factions of the world are out to rip each other to shreds. I'm grateful for the stability that you provide in the midst of the craziness. Forgive me for my slips into tribalism, overlooking your lordship over all creation. Help me to embrace your approach and to act in love. I'm going to look for ways to include people who are different. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen!
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen!
