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Prayer for Aug. 16
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Prayer Ventures

Prayer for Aug. 16

Every day, Living Lutheran offers a prayer for the day from the ELCA resource “Prayer ventures.” These daily petitions are offered as a guide for your own prayer life as together we pray for the needs of the world and give thanks for the ministries of our church.

Sunday, Aug. 16 We ask the Spirit to help shape our words and actions so that they build up others, reflect sincere love and concern, and convey the good news of Jesus Christ. We ask for God’s forgiveness and mercy when we hurt, disrespect and damage the reputation of our neighbors—intentionally or unintentionally.

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