Continuing on in our reflections about the mysteries of God, and how we live with them (and even embrace them) during challenging times, let's think about how we ought to pray about both the mysteries of God and the answers we sometimes seek.
Personal
Lord, for myself I pray that...
- I would learn to accept the limitations of my own knowledge and control of the world I live in, and that these limitations would increase my faith and trust in you.
- In times of crisis, trial, or challenge, I would embrace the mysteries of the faith and not push back against them, because I would see that your ways are higher than my ways, and your thoughts higher than mine.
- You would protect me from the temptation to think or speak with too much certainty or confidence in my knowledge of "why" things happen—from thinking that I am "wise in this age" and from "boasting in men."
- In times of anxiety, fear, depression, or doubt, that you would comfort me with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit and remind my soul that, while I may not know why things are happening the way that they are or how you will bring redemption during difficult circumstances, YOU know all things and can (and will) bring redemption to even the most challenging experiences.
Community/Church
Lord, for our church and community I pray that...
- Trinity Reformed Church would be a community where it is safe and healthy to embrace the mysteries of God, and not one in which we presume to know more of your ways than we actually can or do.
- In our local area—Rossville, Fayette County, the metro Memphis area—we would be a beacon of hope and encouragement even during mysterious times.
- All Christians would trust more, and believe more, in your higher ways, not boasting in men, and that our faith would draw unbelievers to you, inviting them into faith.
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