Praying Romans 6:17-18

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

We give you thanks, O God, for you bless the Church with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. *
Help us to support one another, to be respectful of our differences and to work for the unity of all those throughout the world who call upon Jesus as Lord.

Help us by your grace to continue praying the prayer of your Son that we may be one, that we may draw ever closer together and recognize that our unity is that of yours, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. *

Amen.

- Graymoor

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching entrusted to you.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Romans 6:17-18 (New International Version - 1984)

But thanks be to God that, though you who were once slaves of sin, you have become obedient with your whole heart to the teaching entrusted to you, and having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness.

Response to the Scripture

I will enter Your gates with thanksgiving in my heart; I will enter Your courts with praise. I will say, "This is the day that the LORD has made, I will rejoice for He has made me glad."

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching entrusted to you.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

When thy heart, with joy o’erflowing, sings a thankful prayer,
In thy joy, O let thy brother with thee share.

When the harvest sheaves ingathered fill thy barns with store,
To thy God and to thy brother give the more.*
If thy soul, with power uplifted, yearn for glorious deed,
Give thy strength to serve thy brother in his need.

Share with him thy bread of blessing, sorrow’s burden share;
When thy heart enfolds a brother God is there.

- Theodore C. Williams

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )