Saturday, May 7, 2022

Today, we invite you to ‘Reread, Rest and Reflect’ on the prayers of the past week.
Lectionary Readings for Today:
Psalm 23:1-6
Ezekiel 28:25-26
Luke 12:29-32
Today, we invite you to ‘Reread, Rest and Reflect’ on the prayers of the past week.
Lectionary Readings for Today:
Psalm 23:1-6
Ezekiel 28:25-26
Luke 12:29-32
We enter your sacred prayer space drawing near to you and your peaceful reassurance. We want to belong to your community, and also want to find our purpose. But what do we have to offer? Do we have the salt you are looking for? Do we have what it takes to shine your light so others see and glorify you? As we feel you draw near to us, we feel your peace and hear you whisper: “Yes, child!” Your light shines across the landscape of our lives to reveal vast fields yet to be harvested and a hill reserved for us.
Just the edge of your garment, LORD. If we can only find the courage to approach you, you promise to draw close to us. Give us strength to reach out to you, so you can heal us. You know our hearts. Complete your healing within each of us, O LORD.
Merciful, loving Yahweh, we lean into your loving presence. We silent ourselves and prepare ourselves so we can hear you singing songs of love over us. The songs calm our fears, and we feel you. Thank you for the promise of peace. Thank you for understanding that we are weak and feeble.
or the friendships that lead us to you and remind us who we are. Only you can give such amazing gifts of friendship with you and others. You created us to be in relationship with you, others, and your creation. We receive the gift of your presence along with your peace, and pass it along to those we encounter throughout our day and lives.
Today, we invite you to reread, rest and reflect on the prayers of the past week.
Lectionary Readings for Today:
Genesis 6:11-22
Psalm 122:1-9
Matthew 24:1-22
Abba Father, you love us with an everlasting love that we cannot even comprehend. Out of your longing for a relationship with us, you sent your son Jesus to show us how to have a conversation with you through prayer. Your Life-giving Spirit envelopes us. May we receive your love and peace.
I feel Life-giving Spirit’s breath within me, Yahweh, and thank you for…