Sunday, January 12, 2025

Thank you, Yahweh, for being patient with us. We often forget and do not think about your loving kindness and patience. We place our hope in you. May we grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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.

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.

Remove all barriers of doubt from us, so we will trust you completely and give freely to others. Remove all resistance from us, so we will freely receive all you have promised.

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.