A Prayer about Being an Exile on Earth

Author God,

I love how your Word 

reminds us of things we know are true 

but often forget.

This passage in Hebrews 11 reminds us of a crucial reality: 

“We are strangers and exiles” on this earth. 

Although the redemption of all things in Christ has begun, 

we await the reign of grace that will be his eternal kingdom. 

When we look at the state of the nation 

or the state of this world and say, 

“This is not the way it’s supposed to be,” 

we remember that this is not our home; 

we are seeking a heavenly homeland (Hebrews 11:16). 

We have the best good news 

that you are “not ashamed to be called our God,” 

that you have prepared a city for us (Hebrews 11:16). 

Until that day comes when we reach our final destination, 

let us live as citizens of that home, 

bringing your shalom 

by the power of your Spirit 

wherever we walk on this earth. 

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Read Hebrews 11:1-40.