Barb Roberts, laity, Bismarck McCabe UMC,  invites all United Methodists in the Dakotas to join  in Praying Our Way Forward.

Dear Father, Creator, the Great I AM,

Hear the prayers of your people. Fill us with your Spirit to reveal your plans for us as Christians.

There is a division within the United Methodist Church. I realize there have been divisions in other Christian churches, as well, but the division does not make us stronger – rather we become weaker as a people trying to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Please open the hearts and ears of those 32 members of the Commission on a Way Forward. And please open the hearts and ears of all United Methodists who have already thrown in the towel because they are upset with the controversy before us.

Lord, we know the wrath you displayed in the Old Testament books of the Bible, but we also know the love you shared with your children – not only your chosen people but the Gentiles, in the books of the New Testament.

How can we not offer love to everyone, when you did through your son, Jesus Christ?

Here us Lord, as we pray, and keep our church and ministry vibrant and moving forward!

In the name of your Son, my Lord.  AMEN

Photo by Dave Stucke.

Prayers will be posted throughout the day—morning, noon and evening, during the week of August 20-26, 2017.  Click here to view all of the prayers.