Monday, November 6, 2023

As you have been with us, so also will you be our Faithful Shepherd as we step onto new paths with you. We place faith-markers in this place as celebrations and reminders of your faithfulness throughout the ages.

Thank you, you long to be in a relationship with us. We hear the invitation to love you and share your lovingkindness and mercy with our children, family, and those who come into our lives.

You call us by the name you gave us. We are your Beloved, you are with us. You fill us with grace and mercy, may we never forget we are a gift of you. There is no god or person like you, loving God. We take our eyes off our circumstances, we worship you and praise you because you help us.

We enter your sacred prayer space at your invitation. You have invited us to draw near to you so many times. We are not always open to your call. Too many times, we have withdrawn, trying desperately to hide from you. We are sometimes not prepared to draw near. But by your grace, we are here. By your mercy, you receive us as we are.

We place our trust in you. Hear our prayers, and use them as blessings for others. When you release us from our earthly vessels, carry us to the resting place of our ancestors, so we will be remembered as the stars and clouds. When others look up, let them remember your goodness and know that you are our God.