Pastoral Prayer for February 5, 2012

This prayer is inspired by the scriptures of Isaiah 40.

Heavenly Father,
    We your children thank you for this gift of prayer that you have given us.  We are grateful that bend low to Earth to hear us as we struggle to reach up to Heaven to hear you.
    Father we ask that might be merciful and forgive us, for time to time we fail to be the people you desire us to be.  Father we have forgotten part of the good news you have told us.  Father in your mercy remind us, “That you will not grow tired or weary, and we cannot Father your understanding.”  Father in your mercy remind us that, “You give strength to the weary and increase the power of the weak.”
    Father in your mercy help us for we, both youthful and not so youthful, are tired and weary.  Help us as we stumble and fall.  Be quick to catch and hold us.
    Father in your mercy help us put our hope in you.
    Father please renew our strength.
    Father may your Holy Spirit lift us up on wings like eagles so we might rise above all that seeks to hold us down.
    Father may your Holy Spirit quicken us to run and not grow weary as we work to bring your Heavenly Kingdom and will on Earth.
    Father may your Holy Spirit guide us as we seek to walk in your way today, tomorrow, and forevermore.
    Heavenly Father, we your children thank you for bending low as we reach up to you now.  Help us as we faithfully wait and anticipate the fulfillment of your will in our lives. Thank you for hearing our prayer in the name of Jesus Christ your son.  Amen.