Let us pray . . .
Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to you, so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we may be wholly yours, utterly dedicated unto you and then use us, we pray you as you will, and always to your glory and the welfare of your people; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer, pg. 832
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“Use us, we pray, as you will.” These words from this familiar and much-loved prayer speak volumes about how to live a Christian life. Yes, we want God to use us as God desires, but do we have a role to play?
Yes, we do! Our role is to partner with God and our parish community in the deeply spiritual task of discernment. As we pray and hope, plan and dream, all the while reflecting on the future ministry of St. Raphael’s, there is nothing more challenging or rewarding than taking the time to discern God’s will for us.
- Who does God want us - St. Raphael’s - to be?
- What does God want us to accomplish?
- What is your personal role in St. Raphael’s future?
