What does it mean to be Missional ?

The term missional is an adjective that describes the fact that a church totally aligns itself with the missio Dei ( the mission of God). Christ Jesus prayed to the Father, “As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world,” (John 17.18). This truth reveals that the church is to be missional, on mission, acting as “sent ones” in this world. The church is formed to continue the mission that began in the heart of the Father, was seen in the life of the Son, and is to continue in the Spirit empowered endeavors of the church. The basic premise of the missional church is that “missions” is not an organization or program of a church. Missions constitute the very essence or nature of the church.

This blog will be dedicated to leading all of us who engage in this conversation to find ways to be missional in New Orleans or where God has placed us. I will publish suggestions for missional activites on a regular basis as well as food for thought that is designed to make us become missional. It is my hope that my thoughts and suggestions will serve as a motivation for all of us to be about missio Dei .

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Lord, Hear Our Prayer

Thursday, December 9
Matthew 6: 5-13

That we may honestly confess our sin to you and be forgiven.

Lord Hear Our Prayer


That we may forgive others and forgive ourselves

Lord Hear Our Prayer

That we may clear our hearts and minds of the world’s distractions during this holy season of Advent.

Lord Hear Our Prayer

That we may be faithful in prayer for the peace of Christ to reign in the world.

Lord Hear Our Prayer

That we may reserve all our best gifts for God this Christmas season

Lord Hear Our Prayer

That we may be blessed with a spiritual understanding of the enormity of the meaning of Christ’s birth.

Lord Hear Our Prayer
That we may receive and practice grace during this holy season of Advent.

Lord Hear Our Prayer
That we may see and reach out to all your children in need during this holy season of Advent.

Lord Hear Our Prayer
For the safety of those serving our country in faraway places during Christmas and for their families.

Lord Hear Our Prayer
For the safety and peace of those living in danger and fear around the world.

Lord Hear Our Prayer

For the health and wholeness of all those who are sick.

Lord Hear Our Prayer
For your Church all over the world to worship you in spirit and in truth during this holy season of Advent.

Lord Hear Our Prayer
For your Second Advent when all your creation will be made whole and our salvation will be completed

Lord Hear Our Prayer

Reflection – Consider the discipline of a set aside hour for prayer each day of Advent.
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