Prayer for the week (written by Steve Messer)

 Another of the disciples said to him, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” And Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.” – Matthew 8:21-22

Lord God, our loving heavenly Father,
All authority has been given to the Lord Jesus. Please give us the desire, the strength, the wisdom and perseverance to be true disciple-making disciples. Our times are in Your hands, we must not delay in heeding Christ’s call to follow and serve Him. Please give us opportunities to tell others the good news about Jesus and with those opportunities please supply the right words at the right time. All this we pray in Jesus’ name and for His sake. Amen.