Sunday Morning Prayer

Over the last several weeks all of the classes at West Cannon Baptist Church has been doing a study called "Theology Matters."

In preparing to teach my class and helping Zach, WCBC's pastoral intern,  I have been reminded just how big a task it is teaching others about how big God is.

LORD God, Almighty,

The maker of heaven and earth.

Sovereign one, who is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and mighty works you do?

We are thankful this morning for the opportunity to gather together to sing your praise, hear your Word and care for one another. 

We are also thankful for other Bible-believing, Gospel-preaching, Spirit-empowered churches in Grand Rapids and around the world who have met, are meeting and will meet to glorify your name. 

This week especially, LORD, I am thankful for those here at West Cannon who serve in our children’s ministry.  I am thankful for their ministry to so many different families and I am especially thankful for their ministry to my family. 
As we prepare for the AWANA awards time this Wednesday, we pray that even more than the kids being honored, we pray that your name would be glorified. 

We know that as we gather this morning there are people in this room who have faced challenges and difficulties with family, with health, with finances and with other circumstances of life.  Help them during this time to lean upon you and your strength and not themselves.  God, we pray that if there are specific ways we can come alongside them, help us to see that.

We also know that there are people in this room who have been blessed and encouraged this week.  Help them to give you the praise you deserve. 

In everything, in every circumstance, help us to glorify you and help others do the same. 

Finally, we are thankful for Jesus Christ and the truth of the Gospel, which
is from You
comes through You
and leads us to You

We want to find our rest and deepest, truest joy in you God.

Amen!