Let us pray as one. We are called to be the salt and light in our communities, as Jesus taught in Matthew 5:13-16 WEB:
You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men. You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house. Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Praying together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up the community of the one who has submitted this request. We pray that You would bring organization and unity to this community, that it may be a light and testimony to Your glory.
Lord, You are a God of order and not of confusion. We ask that You would guide the members of this community to walk in Your wisdom and understanding, that they may be organized and effective in their service to You and to one another. In Proverbs 24:3-4 WEB, You tell us through Solomon:
By wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure.
Help the members of this community to build their houses on the rock of Your Word, that they may withstand the storms of life and bring forth good fruit. May every family be grounded in Jesus Christ.
We pray for the salvation of all in this community. May each person come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. May they call on the name of Jesus and be saved. Remind us that there is no other name by which we can be saved. Acts 4:12 WEB:
There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!
We ask this in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
It is our prayer and desire that the communities we live in be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit, that they may be havens of peace, love, and righteousness.