Reflection

“Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these.” –John 14:12

Prayer

God of tomorrow,

All throughout your earthly ministry you were concerned to empower and authorize those who followed you, to take your ministry forward in new directions. Your example inspires us as we reflect on our call, today and each day, to serve as your hands and feet in the world. Not as individuals alone, but collectively, and in such numbers that we have reason to marvel at the “greater deeds” that have indeed flowed from the work that you started. With joyfulness, gratefulness, and faith-filled expectation, we pray together: More, Lord! Let your kingdom come, and your will be done through us, especially on behalf of those who are poor, dying, and underserved. Amen.

Call to Action

How am I instilling hope in the next generation, encouraging them to advance the ministry that I received from those before me and have had the privilege of serving?