"In his right hand he held seven stars" Revelation 1:16
Dear Jesus, the Great Shepherd of your flock,
You explained to John that the seven stars in your hand were the seven angels of the seven churches. One of the fundamental truths that is evident from your revelation to John is that you love your church and that you watch over her. If we are clothed in you and have your attributes, we too must love your bride.
I pray that these children develop a deep love for your church. That they tend her and protect her and work with you as you lead her. Help them to understand how important your church is to you and how much importance you want us to place on her. Help them to control their egos so that they do not do things that cause damage to her or division within her. Help them to love the individual members of your church, your bride, your body - even the ones who are hard to love.
Give them patience with her imperfections, as they extend grace and mercy to her members. Out of her imperfections she will sometimes hurt them - just as happens in any relationship. Give the the spirit of forgiveness in those circumstances as they practice agape love. Above all, I pray that you allow your church to be more blessing than trial in their lives.
Amen
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