A Prayer for Stewardship in the Church
Righteous God, you have taught us that the poor shall have your kingdom, and the gentle-minded shall inherit the earth. Keep the church poor enough to preach to poor people, and humble enough to walk with the despised. Never weigh us down with property or accumulated funds. Save your church from vain display or lavish comforts, so that we may travel light and move through the world showing your generous love made known through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Worship, p. 800
