Sunday, November 24, 2024

We journey with you along your Ancient Path from Jericho into the countryside. We, who were once blind, cried out to you from the ditches. You compassionately healed us. Now, we follow you and invite others to join us.

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.

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.

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.

God of comfort, another liturgical year is over. There is chaos and devastation all around us. We stop and become aware of our breathing. Your breath gives and sustains life. Praise to you, you keep your promises. Thank you for feeding us and giving us your Sabbath rest. We worship you.

We enter your sacred prayer space. As you foretold, we see your followers scattering. Even in our own hearts, we have left you alone and retreated to our homes and household gods. But we feel you bringing us back to you again and again. Your love is relentless towards us.