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Lent and Beyond: A Prayer for the Church of England College of Bishops

Posted on January 27, 2014 by The_Elves

The College meets January 27th
Dear Heavenly Father,
Dare we despise the day of small beginnings? We thank You for inauspicious beginnings. We thank You that there is no tragedy You cannot redeem. We are grateful that Your thoughts are not our thoughts and Your ways are not our ways. We look to you in glad expectation. We look to You in joy.
We know that You have saved and that You will continue to save. We claim the salvation, the healing, and the love of Your Son Jesus. He is the balm of Gilead. May He so completely fill the hearts of the College of Bishops of the Church of England that His light will blaze forth across England.
Don’t pass them by, Lord. Show Yourself strong on behalf of the church. Take their small beginnings and bless them.
Amen.

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One comment on “Lent and Beyond: A Prayer for the Church of England College of Bishops”

  1. New Reformation Advocate says:
    January 27, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    Amen. Very interesting and creative use of the Joseph story, linking it to the story of the Magi. Yes, may the Lord and Head of the Church, Jesus Christ, have mercy on the CoE and sovereignly manage affairs for the ultimate and highest welfare of his people in England, and throughout the world.

    David Handy+