A Prayer about Telling Future Generations about the Lord
Posterity will serve him; future generations will be told about the Lord. Psalm 22:30
Gracious Father,
Whether we have grandchildren or not,
we admit Lord,
we can collapse into worry
about future generations.
With all of the uncertainty
about the economy, global health, politics, religious persecution,
what will life be like for them?
Faithful Lord, please recenter us
that we may let go of our worry
and pray about the matters that matter the most:
Show us how best to proclaim
your righteousness,
your goodness,
and your grace
to the future generations.
Show us how to humble ourselves
that we might show future generations
your love and delight in them.
Give us the words to tell the stories of our lives
that reveal
your kindness
and wisdom
and redemption.
Help us to live out
our complete and utter dependence on you
in a way that attracts future generations
to a life of trust in you.
As we live and pray and speak the good news of the gospel,
may future generations be drawn
to seek your face,
to trust in your salvation.
In Jesus’ child-loving name. Amen.
Read Psalm 22:25-31; Psalm 78:1-8.