A daily prayer during this COVID-19 crisis January 13, 2021

Jan. 13, 2021
A daily prayer during this COVID-19 crisis

During these difficult days, Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar and the members of the Extended Cabinet are sharing a daily prayer based on the Revised Common Lectionary for the week.
You are welcome to use these in worship or in your own devotions.

Today’s prayer

When I was serving in the Troy Conference, one of my favorite hymns was frequently sung at the Commissioning/Ordination service. I would choke up and get goose bumps when we lifted our voices in song based on the above scripture. I would invite you to sing or prayerfully read verse 2 and the chorus of “Here I am, Lord,” found in The United Methodist Hymnal #593 before reading the prayer below.
Blessings,

Rev. Megan Stowe, Superintendent, Commonwealth West District
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1 Samuel 3:1-20

I, the Lord of snow and rain,
I have borne my people’s pain.
I have wept for love of them.
They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone,
Give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak my word to them,
Whom shall I send?

Here I am Lord. Is it I Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.
 
Here I am, Lord. 
Speak, for your servant is listening.
Although many do not recognize you, or listen for your voice,
            Your lamp has not yet gone out.
Here I am, for you called me. 
Even when it is tough to do the right thing, 
I’m ready to do your will, for you are with me. Amen.