Sunday, August 6, 2023

We, your beloved, come to spend time with you, Loving Yahweh. In life, there are circumstances where our choices are “no win” situations, and we are helpless to those in power. Looking at the circumstances, we see pain, helplessness, and heartache. We turn to you; we see your light that takes us out of the darkness. You are in the mess, mixing everything together for goodness. Thank you for being with us in the pain.

There is no place where we can hide from your love and mercy. They are free and available to us. Give us the wisdom, courage, and strength to keep our eyes on you so we will never return to the yoke of slavery, but always receive your yoke of life.

In your presence–in this sacred prayer space–you invite us to be joyful. As we journey together, you reveal Faith-markers and tell stories of the joy and peace experienced between you and our ancestors. These are the markers of peace that resulted from our ancestors stepping out in joy with you. But when joy was not with them in their journey, we have found no Faith-markers.

You have called us out of our conditions. You redeemed us; you removed us from certain destruction. Instead, you placed us on high mountains to once again look upon the vast landscape you promised to us. We see the desolation of those who have chosen to not follow your guidance, but we also see your blessings stretching beyond the horizons. Your love is amazing!

We proclaim your love, generosity, and mercy. Singing praises to you brings us joy and makes the work and burdens light. Your works are amazing; we know that full well. Thank you, we flourish and grow in you. Thank you, in old age, we continue to bear fruit, stay fresh, and are useful. We love you, LORD.

Our eyes are on you, watching you, and wanting to be like you. Thank you, Divine Family, for your extravagant love. Thank you for showing us how to love, which leads to health, life, and healing.