Franciscan Prayer
Craig Groeschel closed his message at this year’s Leadership Summit with a Franciscan prayer as a benediction. It was a bit of a summary of his message in some ways, and the prayer sent shivers down many a spine as we heard it prayed over us all. I thought it seemed somewhat appropriate as a prayer for those of us in DE land who are wanting to quit pretending and actually live in the way of Jesus. And it reminded me of many of you who I have had the privilege of meeting and knowing through this place.
May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart.
May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom and peace.
May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation, and war, so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and to turn their pain into joy.
And may God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that you can make a difference in this world, so that you can do what others claim cannot be done.
August 12th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Categories: DE Thoughts
Jon Petersen said
am August 12 2008 @ 5:37 pm
I’m reading Craig Groeschel’s book “It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It.” The illusive “it” is what attracts people and makes ministries effective. Craig says “it” can’t be taught, but “it” can be caught. God gives “it.” “It” has a lot to do with the Holy Spirit. Churches that have “it” are incredibly focused, willing to fail, led by people who have “it,” and those people see potential when others see problems. Craig says “the spark of passion ignites the fuel for innovation.” And he says “it” follows big vision. God makes “it” happen. “It” is from him, by him, and for his glory. You may want to watch brief videos about the book’s message at http://www.zondervan.com/it and http://floatingaxhead.com/2008/08/11/the-power-of-it/
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am August 13 2008 @ 7:17 am
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Elaine said
am August 18 2008 @ 3:43 pm
the prayer brought tears to my eyes. thank you for sharing it with me.