Prayer and reflection for July

 

In July we think about our faith and how to share it with others.  Our prayer and reflection are taken from the Mothers' Union prayer diary.

We pray - Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of faith that we have received from you. Please help us to know more deeply for ourselves the transforming power of the Gospel in our own lives. As we draw encouragement from your gracious gift to us, give us a greater desire to share the Good News with the people we meet, so that they, too, may find hope and may know for themselves the riches of your love. Through your Holy Spirit, may our words and actions bear witness to your presence, through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Reflection - Jesus tells us to go and make disciples of all nations. At the time of year, we seem to have more time to do things, but do we have the courage to witness to our faith with pride, showing respect for others while remaining steadfast to our calling? St Francis of Assisi said 'Go out to preach the Gospel, and only if necessary should we use words.' Mothers' Union was founded on faith; it continues to be built on faith by lives lived in faith for the future of our faith. Let us share this rich faith generously.

 

 

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