Prayer based on Luke 10

Sovereign Lord, we pray to You as the Lord of the harvest. We ask that You would send forth laborers into Your harvest field. There is much service for Your kingdom that can be done everywhere and at all times. May we honestly call men to repent and believe. May we warn the complacent and encourage all who would trust in Your Son. Your kingdom can defeat every power of the enemy. Whatever setbacks we face here, whatever evil snare we fall into, and whatever foolishness we temporarily embrace, our names are written in heaven. You have revealed great things to Your church, things that even angels long to look into. Take far away from us the impulse to justify ourselves. Will we not give ourselves over to humble Christian service today? Why are we so hard-hearted? Your Son saw us in our need, and He showed us mercy. Grant us peace within Your church as we serve You and others. Help us all to choose the best portion of all, Your Son Jesus Christ.