2nd Sunday of Lent

Posted by DJL on Mar 4, 2012 in Prayer | 1 comment

Dear Lord,

As Peter made bold to confess your name and place faith in you, make us bold to witness to you in word and deed.

As Peter misunderstood your nature and mission and sought to prevent you from embracing your destiny, make us aware of when we misunderstand your will and forgive us when we thwart your purpose (most especially when we are convinced we are doing your will).

As the crowds and Peter heard your word to take up the cross and follow you, may we not only hear but listen, bearing one another’s burdens that we may be your body on this earth.

And as you sacrificed yourself for the crowds of believers and unbelievers alike, and for Peter simultaneously faithful and faithless, may we find the grace to embrace all, serve all, forgive all, and know that when you died for us you were dying for all.

In your holy name we pray. Amen.