A Prayer For The New Creation
"Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven
and the first earth had passed away. Also, there was no more
sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming
down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned
for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying,
‘Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell
with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be
with them and be their God. And God will wipe away every tear
from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor
crying. There shall be no pain, for the former things have passed
away."
Revelation 21:1-4
You are the One who is perfect and who makes perfect in Your
time. Your mercies are new every morning, and we look to a
time when You will make all things new in the New Jerusalem.
We eagerly wait for a glorious new heaven and new earth
where creation is restored, our sin-shattered lives are healed,
and our relationships with one another and with You are no
longer disfigured by sin, selfishness and pride. You broke the
power of sin and death. We long to see Your kingdom arrive
in all its fullness and beauty. For now, may we live mindful
that one day we will dwell forever in a perfect holy loving
community with You and with one another. Keep us looking
with a living hope for this time to come. May we live each day
seeking to bring Your kingdom reality to earth by spreading
Christ’s love, kindness and grace to all we encounter. It is for
Your kingdom glory and praise alone, Glorious King. We pray in
Your holy name. Amen.