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“This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life<\/strong>, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life<\/strong> …”<\/p>\n

(Deuteronomy 30:19-20<\/a>)<\/div>\n

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Prayer for discernment<\/h3>\n

Loving God,
\nWe pray for the wisdom to discern your call in our lives.
\nHear our prayer, O God.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We pray for the wisdom to make healthy choices
\nin the face of endless and confusing options.
\nHear our prayer, O God.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We pray for the grace to redefine our relationships
\nwith our parents and our friends as our lives change.
\nHear our prayer, O God.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We pray for the grace to form new relationships.
\nHear our prayer, O God.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We pray for the courage to swim against the current of society
\nas we seek to follow where you lead us.
\nHear our prayer, O God.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We pray for the courage to take a stand with you
\nfor justice and peace in this world in this time.
\nHear our prayer, O God. Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

 
\n~ by Katherine Hawker<\/strong>, posted on re:Worship<\/a><\/p>\n\n

From the blog<\/strong>
\nDesire and transformation<\/a>
\nBeloved, be blessed<\/a>
\nIn times like these<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. 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