Let us pray that our life not turn our faith into a lie: Lord God, through the Holy Spirit, you keep speaking your Word to us revealed in Jesus Christ. May we listen to that Word and may that Word change our mentality and our ways for all to see and to follow. May it be the living power that leads all to give you praise and glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
(Claretian Publication, alt.)
Paul urges us to live a life worthy of God (1 Thessalonians 2:1-13). It is a huge responsibility to live an authentic Christian life of integrity in which our Gospel proclamation matches how we live among others. I wish I could tell you that I am flawless in this regard, but that would not be true.
To live a life worthy of God does not mean we are perfect, but it does mean we strive to be authentic, warts and all. Furthermore, by being authentic and real, we are able to minister to each other and others in the midst of our imperfections and theirs. We are grounded in the grace of God revealed in Jesus. May we follow the way of Christ that leads us to be honest with ourselves, and live authentic, genuine, sincere lives of Christian faith in which our concern for one another and others shows in our lives.
Let us pray for the gift of humility: Thank you, great God, for the privilege of serving you.
Keep us from putting ourselves first. Make us humble and considerate, so that, like your Son, we can be of service to others. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Galax First United
Methodist Church
306 West Center Street
Galax, VA 24333
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Phone: 276-236-9937
Email: fumcgalax1@gmail.com
Sunday Services:
10:30 am
