Prayer for August 1, 2022

O God who walks with us each and everyday, help us to listen to you as the people of St Mark the Evangelist and I begin our ministry together. We have all been anticipating this day for a while and have hopes and dreams that may require your support, our patience, and your guidance. Help us to see the opportunities that each of us has to offer to be the community of Christ to which you are calling us. Give us patience as we learn about one another and the openness to listen to one another fully. May we be forgiving of each other as we learn how we are to minister together and be open to your Spirit guiding us into our new reality. Let us love one another as you love us this and everyday. Amen