Friday, November 10, 2023

Your guidance brings wisdom and peace. We are challenged on all sides to follow folly. We feel tempted to defend ourselves and others, to lash out in anger. We feel tempted to force our assumptions and agendas. But with you, in your sacred prayer space, you repair our hurtful attitudes. You protect us from these temptations and provide a path of peace.

We enter your sacred prayer space to join with the saints in worship to you. We hear the trumpets’ call from your throne. Our hearts rise together in reverence. We feel Life-giving Spirit surrounding us. We hear her say to us, “Behold, your God!” Saints from all generations and directions join with creation in reverent celebration. The earth trembles.

We choose you above all others to be our God. With you as the author and foundation of our lives, we will love you, and encourage others to also grow in their love for you. Sustain us on your Ancient Path. Grant us your grace and faith to step boldly into thresholds that take us to your glory. When fear grips us, empty us of our fears and pull us forward, so we will step into your light and everlasting life.

We enter your sacred prayer space, singing songs of joy to you. You have not forgotten your plans for us–the promises you made to our ancestors in the shadow of their Faith-markers. You clear the way before us for your own sake. We are remembered among your chosen people.

We enter your sacred prayer space with praise and thanksgiving. You welcome us with your loving embrace. You assure us that you have reserved space for us in your kingdom. You give us all your wisdom to live lives as your beloved sheep.