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\n(Photo: Irene Bom)<\/span>
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Prayer of Petition<\/h3>\n

(1 Kings, 2 Kings)<\/em><\/p>\n

Beckoning God,
\nas you moved in the lives of Elijah and Elisha,
\nmove in our lives,
\ninviting us to journey to unknown territory,
\nto listen for your voice,
\nand to speak your prophetic word
\nin a world that does not want to hear.<\/p>\n

Empowered by your Spirit,
\ngrant us the courage we need
\nto journey, trust, listen, speak,
\nand accept your commission
\nto be your faithful servant people.
\nAmen.
\n 
\n~ from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers<\/a>, Vanderbilt Divinity Library
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(Photo: Irene Bom)   Prayer of Petition (1 Kings, 2 Kings) Beckoning God, as you moved in the lives of Elijah and Elisha, move in our lives, inviting us to journey to unknown territory, to listen for your voice, and to speak your prophetic word in a world that does not want to hear. 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