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A prayer about going to church and being away from it

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  Let us hold on to the hope we say we have and not be changed. We can trust God that He will do what He promised.  Let us help each other to love others and to do good.  Let us not stay away from church meetings. Some people are doing this all the time. Comfort each other as you see the day of His return coming near. ( Hebrews 10:23-25 ) Lord Jesus, I want to be near you-- to behold you in the sanctuary, to see your face and feel your Spirit. I love to be surrounded in worship by those who love you. I've tried to worship at home, but it isn't the same. There's nothing like being in your presence  with people who call your name and seek your blessing and responds to your conviction with humility and urgency. Thank you, Lord, for the church, for your Spirit that hovers there  and the feeling of love and unity that is present in your body. Bring me back--bring us all back-- without fear or anxiety and without blame, disappointment , or judgment. Just bring us ba...

A Prayer for my Church in the New Year

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He has given us a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord. --from Psalm 40:3 Give us miraculous vision and fill us with courage to implement it. Make us radiant with your love yet make us transparent in our weaknesses. Enlarge our territory in this world yet keep us humble about our own contribution. Give us an eternal and earthly legacy that leads only back to You. Amen. image from  zackhunt.net