God, we bow down along with the magi and worship you. Jesus, we acknowledge your divinity and your kingship. May our prayers rise like incense. Thank you for your gifts of wisdom, life, and healing. Thank you for the gifts of Epiphany.
We gather together on the heights of Mount Zion and beside streams of water on your Sacred Path. You have brought us from all directions to be together in this land of our sojourn, in your sacred prayer space. We wept as we came. We wept for joy, relief, fear and grief. But you are wiping the tears from our eyes.
Today, we invite you to reread, rest, and reflect on the prayers of the past week.
Lectionary Readings for Today: Weekly Review
Psalm 72:1-20
Isaiah 6:1-5
Acts 7:44-53
Give us understanding, so we will look with love upon others and celebrate with each other wherever we are on our journey with you. Bless us with overflowing kindness to ourselves and others, so we will greet each other in a good way.
Loving God, thank you for this sacred time with you. Thank you for bringing to our attention that envy and selfish ambitions bring about disorder and evil practices. Your wisdom is pure, full of peace and love.
We enter your sacred prayer space, pausing from our schedules and plans. You invite us to participate in your great mystery, to experience life beyond the limits of physical space and time. We marvel at your seasons, continuous renewal and eternity.
Place us in your presence. Surround us with your wise council of Elders and Spiritual Directors. Encourage us to speak favourably about you, and encourage others as we journey together.
Who are we that you are mindful of us? We are your beloved children. Thank you for your gracious kindness and provisions. Grant us your wisdom and knowledge, so we may live the lives you created us to live.
We journey together upon your Ancient Path, in the company of friends and family. With our attention on each other, we sometimes lose sight of you and are no longer in your presence. We give thanks that we know you are in your sacred prayer space, waiting for us to return to you.
Today, we invite you to reread, rest and reflect on the prayers of the past week.
Lectionary Readings for Today: Weekly Review
Psalm 148
Isaiah 54:1-13
Revelation 21:1-7