Friday, March 22, 2024

We gather at the tomb of our LORD, in the shadow of the gravestone. This is a Faith-marker of all creation. In this sacred prayer space, you welcome and embrace us. In the bright morning, you share the greatest of news with us – the LORD is risen!

Ever-present God, we, your Beloved, cherish your sacred prayer space. You provide and care for the welfare of your people. Thank you that your ways are not our ways, and that you make decisions based on the character of the person and not what the world uses to make decisions. We listen carefully for your voice, so we can follow you.

We give thanks for the Elders you have placed in our lives, who follow your guidance and also guide us. Be with the future generations. Give them wise Elders to also guide them back to you.

We take comfort in your reassuring voice, reminding us not to be afraid, because you are with us. Thank you for bringing us home to you. We feel your loving embrace restoring us

We enter your sacred prayer space, accustomed to seeing the world through human eyes. But you draw near and invite us to look beyond worldly logic, to the truth of who you are, what you are capable of, and what we are capable of when we step in faith with you. You begin to restore our vision, so we can see your truth.