Scripture Prayer

Luke 10: 38-42

As they were traveling along, Jesus went into a village. A woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary. Mary sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to him talk.

But Martha was upset about all the work she had to do. So she asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work all by myself? Tell her to help me.”

The Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha! You worry and fuss about a lot of things. There’s only one thing you need. Mary has made the right choice, and that one thing will not be taken away from her.”

Jesus Lord, even while you were here on earth there were challenges facing those ministering for you, and we realize the importance of listening for your voice before we get busy doing. Lord, we pray for all of the ministry that is taking place in the Diocese of Peru. We pray for Fr. Shaw and Mother Julie and Lydia Mudge, as well as Bishop Mike Chapman and his wife, and Bishop Godfrey and his wife. And we pray for unity among the laity and the other clergy in the diocese that they may clearly hear your voice and follow you. We pray for everyone´s spiritual protection. We pray for your peace that passes all understanding, that misunderstandings be cleared up and that unresolved issues be resolved. Thank you for your work in the hearts and minds of people, already this week. May the team of the Diocese of Peru keep going forward in the unity of the Holy Spirit, doing what You, Jesus, want them to do for the spread of the Gospel. Amen.