We enter your sacred prayer space to seek your peaceful assurance. Do we live lives worthy of being carried by the angels to your side when we breathe our final breath? We think of our past, full of self-disappointment, and cry out to you. You draw close; Life-giving Spirit embraces us, pressing her lips to our ears.
Grant us peace, to walk with hope upon your Ancient Path. Grant us endurance, to be tireless and sure-footed. Grant us purpose, to walk with bold assurance that we are living your purpose each day we choose to follow you.
We honour you by singing your praises. Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD God Almighty. Who was, and is, and is to come. Salvation comes from you. Thank you for your loving presence and wisdom.
We gather as faithful followers to hear your teachings and learn from you. We enter your sacred prayer space, amazed and concerned about how we can measure up to your expectations, and enter your kingdom. You reassure us that you have already chosen us as your own and that your desire for us is to fall in love with who you created us to be.
Today, we invite you to reread, rest and reflect on the prayers of the past week.
Lectionary Readings for Today: Weekly Review
Psalm 22:1-15
Job 20:1-29
Matthew 15:1-9
Open your floodgates of love. Give us all we need to return to you for rest. We will follow creation’s example of restoration, seeking your guidance and celebrating your many blessings in our lives.
Thank you for this time with you. We quiet our hearts and minds, so we can hear your life-giving message of love and hope, which energizes us. Thank you for the guides, mentors, and community who encourage us to stay close to you and walk in a good way.
We enter your sacred prayer space with our stringed instruments, ready to praise you. You welcome us, asking how long we will wait to sing your praises. You reveal that our songs are filled with fear as we ask to be considered holy compared to sinners and evil-doers. You invite us to focus on your love and blessings.
We will remain in your house, LORD. We will dwell in safety and will not be afraid anymore. Bless the words of our lips, our thoughts, and our actions, so we will greet each other in a good way.
Faithful loving God, you are in the mess of our lives, the mix, and in our midst. Thank you for this sacred time with you, when we can share our thoughts and feelings. Thank you for the people in our lives who listen to us so we can see you, and who do not judge us or speak lies about you. We look to you for comfort and relief.