Friday, September 8, 2023

With our eyes on you, we remain in celebration and peace as we journey together on your Ancient Path towards your glorious throne room. We trust in you to protect us from the Deceiver’s snares as we journey together in a good way.

Do not forsake us, LORD. You have always been with us, in times of trial and in times of peace. Tried as we are, today we believe. Speak, so we can hear you; remain in your hope and help; and sojourn in a good way.

Loving Yahweh, you never forget us and you are with us always. Thank you for your protection and blessing us so we are fruitful. You fulfil your promise that you will be with us. We take comfort knowing that just as you have been with our ancestors and us, you will be with the future generations. Our lives are a testimony of your grace.

In the safety of your sacred prayer space, you turn your face toward us and expose the filth of the wilderness within us. We betray you in our own ways, by what we think, do, and by what we do not do. Yet, you choose to clean us and give us a new purpose. We try to understand with human logic, but your ways are not our ways. You invite us to listen and learn from you, and to participate in your mystery.

Walk with us through our days on this earth. Cast us not from your presence. We will return goodness to those who cross our paths. We will share in times of famine and harvest honourably. One thing we ask; this is what we seek–to dwell in the house of the LORD all our days. May our descendants bury us in the land you promised long ago, beneath Ancient Faith-markers. And may we always remember your faithfulness to us. Clothe our children and grandchildren in the same armour of your light, throughout the generations.

Adonai, thank you for calling us to a life of faith. We desire to seek you and to know your word. We turn away from selfish gains and vain pursuits. Thank you, your word shows us opportunities, new perspectives and understandings, so we can walk in a good way on your Ancient Path.