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A Prayer for When You Just Don’t Care

Posted on 01/18/1207/30/18 by Steve

common prayer pocket editionOnce again, Lord Jesus Christ, I face the power of acedia [sloth].

Against the torrent of oblivion, I plead the blood of Jesus.

When the day stretches out before me and I am tempted to despair, encourage my soul through rhythms of prayer and work.

When I imagine my life would be easier if only I were somewhere else, help me not to flee but to trust your grace in this place.

When I lack attentive care for my neighbor, remind me how you laid down your life for me when I was still an enemy.

Deliver me from acedia, that I might greet that of you in every person and know the place where I am standing to be holy ground.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

–Common Prayer Pocket Edition: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals, by Shane Claiborne & Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

1 thought on “A Prayer for When You Just Don’t Care”

  1. Philip says:
    02/04/12 at 06:25

    Great piece of writing, I am checking back again!

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