Friday, December 13, 2024

In this sacred time with you, we empty ourselves of anger, jealousy, bitterness, evil, and judgemental attitudes. We are your vessels of love. Thank you for filling us with your joy and peace as we trust in you, so that we may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

We come into your presence singing your praises. You are here waiting for us to come and share how we are doing and what is going on in our lives. Thank you for delivering us from fears and anxieties. We are your blessed children.

You welcome us into your sacred prayer space, even venturing out to find us and draw us in. You prepare a place for all who hear and respond to your invitation. You prepare a banquet for us. You patiently and attentively listen as we tell you our journey even before we can pause to eat at your table.

Twenty-second Week After Pentecost, Saturday, October 26, 2024 Today, we invite you to reread, rest and reflect on the prayers…

Blessed by your name, Yahweh. In our bareness and emptiness, you bless us with your lovingkindness and provisions. We place our hope in you and look for your protection to supply our every need.

Your veil is our shield; we will not fear. Your robe is around us, clothing our nakedness. Your grace is eternal and life-giving. We come to you as we are, at your invitation. We participate in your great mystery, filled with peace in your glorious presence.