Somehow, our hopes have been betrayed, . . .

PROK Morning Office
20 October 2011

Most loving and faithful God:
We thank you for this brand new day.

We may have come with tiredness and the worries and cares of yesterday still hang on our shoulders. 

Somehow our needs have been neglected, our hopes betrayed and our love turned lukewarm. As the chilling wind of Autumn blow and cause the colorful leaves to fall on the ground, let your steadfast love uphold us. Let our love for you be expressed in the quality of work we do for your church and for people in need.

At this moment we take time to pray for the people of Thailand who are affected by floods. May the Thai government attend to the immediate and long term needs of people affected by this calamity.

We also pray for people and their communities who are struggling against various forms of oppression and injustice. Let your steadfast and unfailing love support them that they may find justice and peace in their lives.

Bless and empower us in our office work today. Sustain us with your Holy Spirit. We pray this through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.