Scriptures and Prayer for the Second Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament: 1 Samuel 8:4-11, 12-15, 16-20, 11:14-15

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1

Gospel: Mark 3:20-35

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Glorious God, we give You thanks for the seasons, for warmth and cold, sun and rain. We give You thanks in times of hope and fear, in times of frustration and calm, in times of unbalance and peace. We know that You are always present with us. When we fall into times of doubt, draw us out, O Lord. When we stumble into times of despair from the unjust world around us, lift us up, O Lord. When we see injustice around us and we feel hopeless, strengthen us and give us courage, O Lord. We are called to do Your work in our world; grant us Your wisdom, fill us with Your hope and stir in us Your desire to build up the family of God. In the name of our Creator, Christ and Spirit that fills us, we pray. Amen.

-Mindi Welton-Mitchell