Stewardship Prayer
Gracious and Loving God,
When your Spirit descended
upon the apostles at Pentecost,
they spoke the languages of those
who came to hear their testimony.
They proclaimed a new covenant
in Christ Jesus,
sanctified by his blood,
bound by the Holy Spirit,
and sealed in the waters of Baptism.
We give you thanks and praise
for releasing your Spirit upon us;
and in these anxious times
pray that it will break through
the many barriers that divide people.
Let your Spirit open our eyes
as a communion of faith
to your ongoing presence among us,
so we can recognize you when we serve one another.
Let your Spirit open our minds
so that we may gain the wisdom
to work together to show love for our neighbors,
and unite our talents to build a better, safer world.
And let your Spirit open our hearts so that together
we can live more fully in Christ,
shine his light of mercy and hope
and prepare for the day of his
glorious return.
We pray this through your son,
Jesus Christ
who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit,
God forever and ever.
Amen.
