Lord, Long ago, Jesus’ followers were gathered in a room in Jerusalem; befuddled, lost, and uncertain about what was next. Then You sent a sound like a rushing wind that shook the building, and tongues of fire that danced in their midst. It was Your Holy Spirit, empowering those disciples to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel in the languages of every nation on earth.
You had birthed Your Church in a burst of divine energy that formed confused individuals into the One Body of Christ.
We confess that we are just as befuddled, lost, and uncertain about what is next in a world of Covid-19, prejudice in many forms, poverty, and hopelessness. We have failed to acknowledge the reality of our condition, but no longer.
As we prepare for Pentecost Sunday, we ask that You send Your Holy Spirit in our midst just as powerfully as You did long ago. Rebirth us so that we come alive as One Body that boldly and faithfully proclaims Christ by what we say and, even more importantly, by what we do.
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Amen.
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