Shared Prayer

Father of light, in whom there is no darkness Your Word calls us to humble ourselves under Your mighty hand, trusting You to lift us up in due time. Many of us feel pressed down by burdens, overlooked by people, and weary from waiting, but we choose to bow before You instead of striving. Teach us to surrender our pride, our need to control, and our fear of what comes next. Set our hearts in order under Your authority, and strengthen us to obey with a willing spirit, for not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord. We believe Your hand is working even when we cannot see it, and that all things work together for good to them that love God. Thank You for Your faithful timing, Your gentle correction, and Your sure lifting of Your people. For it is in Jesus name we pray. Amen.