Passion
Jock Stein
August 19, 2024
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Matthew 5: 6-10 (NRSVA)
6 ‘Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
7 ‘Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
8 ‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9 ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10 ‘Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Passion builds character, engages bliss, sustains a nation. Passion can also tilt at windmills, rip apart a marriage, ruin a government. We are created and redeemed to be passionate for God and for what is right.
As you pray today, pause to name in your heart particular people who come to mind.
Prayer:
God, grant to those who lead our nation a passion for promoting what you require.
Give to those with power a spirit of compassion.
Place within those who seek you a single mind and heart.
Raise up and encourage mediators and peace-builders.
Wrap your arms around those who are persecuted for the right things they do.
And grow in me and all your people a passion for kingdom values, for kingdom truth, and for your Son Jesus, whom we love to call king as well as teacher, friend as well as master, Amen.
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