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Lord, you have appointed some to be prophets; give us ears…

“Lord, you have appointed some to be prophets; give us ears to hear and mouths to speak. You have appointed some to sing of your goodness in the streets; make us bold to celebrate you. You have called some to be still, listen, and act; give us steadiness of mind and singularity of purpose. Amen.” quote by Shane Claiborne
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““Lord, you have appointed some to be prophets; give us ears to hear and mouths to speak. You have appointed some to sing of your goodness in the streets; make us bold to celebrate you. You have called some to be still, listen, and act; give us steadiness of mind and singularity of purpose. Amen.””

Shane Claiborne

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A prayer asking for divine gifts to fulfill various roles—prophet, singer, listener—while seeking courage, steadiness, and purpose.

In simple terms: A prayer for gifts to speak, sing, listen, and act with courage and focus.

Key Takeaway

Seek and use your unique gifts for community and purpose.

Themes

faith service community spirituality purpose courage

Mood

hopeful reflective inspirational

Type

prayer spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • church gatherings
  • personal devotion
  • leadership
  • social activism
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

divine gifting calling humility collective worship

Questions to Reflect On

  • What gifts have you been given?
  • How can you use them to serve others?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the need for personal agency beyond divine aid.

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