Thursday, August 31, 2023

Great are you, LORD, you are gracious, compassionate, slow to anger, and rich in love. Our ancestors and previous generations tell us of your mighty acts. We meditate on your wonderful works, and we proclaim your handy-work. We love you, LORD.

We will walk your Ancient Path with faith that you will forever illuminate the way. Give us clear eyes, so we will see your light and choose to follow you. We look to your salvation and find hope in your promises.

Encourage us through the words and actions of others. May they see your achievements in our lives and praise you for your goodness. Let the words of others show us how your blessings in our lives are also blessing others and you. We will sing of your love and blessings forever.

Give us ears to hear, so we will listen to your call to be wise. Grant to us your wisdom, so we will give and take honourably as we dwell together in your abundant fields and vineyards.

Remove the troubles from our hearts. We believe in you–in your healing power, perfect love, generosity, patience, and kindness. Remain near us as we journey on your Ancient Path. Shine your light, so together, with you, we will recognize and remove the darkness from our inner-landscape.

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.