We like to compete, beat others into submission. But this is not your kind of wisdom, God. You ask us to work together to build a better world; and your kind of submission is altogether different. When we make our opponents submit, we knock them out of the game. But you, Lord, invite us to yield to your gentleness, so that we may join with you. We like to build our little kingdoms, but your kingdom alone shall reign, O God. Amen. A prayer of thanksgiving Thank you, Lord, for making us think. Thank you for showing us another way. Just when we thought we had it all sussed out, you came to teach us a better way. Thank you for the wisdom that comes from above. Thank you for all your heavenly love. Amen. OR A prayer of thanksgiving Lord of the Word, you for the gift of speech, for this incredible asset that allows us to communicate. With the gift of speech, we can tell others how we feel; we can pass on to them the things we have learned. Help us to use this gift responsibly for, with lack of wisdom, it becomes a sword. Thank you for helping us to choose our words wisely. Amen.
We like to compete, beat others into submission. But this is not your kind of wisdom, God. You ask us to work together to build a better world; and your kind of submission is altogether different. When we make our opponents submit, we knock them out of the game. But you, Lord, invite us to yield to your gentleness, so that we may join with you. We like to build our little kingdoms, but your kingdom alone shall reign, O God. Amen. A prayer of thanksgiving Thank you, Lord, for making us think. Thank you for showing us another way. Just when we thought we had it all sussed out, you came to teach us a better way. Thank you for the wisdom that comes from above. Thank you for all your heavenly love. Amen. OR A prayer of thanksgiving Lord of the Word, you for the gift of speech, for this incredible asset that allows us to communicate. With the gift of speech, we can tell others how we feel; we can pass on to them the things we have learned. Help us to use this gift responsibly for, with lack of wisdom, it becomes a sword. Thank you for helping us to choose our words wisely. Amen.
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