Fire, storms, and floods consume our enemies before you. At your command, your adversaries are swept away. You sustain us within your veil. Though the earth quakes, mountains crumble, and waters roar and foam; you are with us and are our refuge.
With joy we praise you!
We have not followed you LORD. We have done our own thing and deserted you. Thank you for being gracious to us and answering our cry for help. We turn to you. Thank you for the prophets who speak your love and truth. May we believe that you are leading us to victory.
I drop my defences to your will today, Loving LORD, and thank you for…
We feel challenged and pressed on all sides by the pressures and uncertainties of life. We enter your sacred prayer space and name each of our fears to you as you patiently and lovingly listen to us. Life-giving Spirit encircles us; she kisses and calms us. Your voice is the wind and thunder to us. You assure us we will be safe.
Today, we invite you to reread, rest, and reflect on the prayers of the past week.
Lectionary Readings for Today: Weekly Review
Psalm 29
Ecclesiastes 3:1-15
1 Corinthians 2:11-16
We marvel at the revelations of how you have journeyed with us and guided our footsteps. We rest at the intersection of your good news of Christ’s salvation and our faithful response. Give us words to tell our stories; open the ears of those who hear.
Lord of Light, there is darkness all around us. It feels hopeless and we question why it matters. We look at our surroundings, instead of you. In the silence, we hear your gentle voice inviting us to allow the knowledge of our mortality to lead us to humility and not despair. In the dark night of the soul, you are here with us. Your ways are too marvelous for us to comprehend.
We enter your sacred prayer space, seeking revelation of your mysteries. You embrace us, and with a welcoming kiss, you invite us to stay and listen to you. Within your veil, you remind us of how you have walked with your people since the beginning of time.
You make all things perfect in your time. Give us patience to wait for your message and wisdom to wait on you alone. Give us discernment to not expect others to do what only you can do for us.
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.