Thursday, July 13, 2023

The storms of our human condition threaten to consume us. We receive difficult news of our health, fear for our loved ones, run from wars and destruction, face financial ruin, and are cast out from our families. We cry out to you, “Save us, for we will surely drown.” You draw close to us, inviting us into your sacred prayer space. Here, with you, our fears are calmed and we can see your face and hear your voice.

Today, we invite you to reread, rest and reflect on the prayers of the past week.

Lectionary Readings for Today:
1 Kings 2:1-4
Psalm 119:129-136
Matthew 12:38-42

We feel indebted to you for all you have done for us. Yet here, in your sacred prayer space, you reveal that there are no debts–all you have done for us has been freely given. Instead of debt, you call us by name, as your children and co-heirs with Christ to your kingdom.

We see the signs of your love for us. Dry places bring forth fruit, rough spots on our path are made smooth. All things occur because of your loving hands upon creation, like a potter’s hands upon the clay. We join in songs of joy, as we all worship you in the time of harvest.

Today, we invite you to reread, rest and reflect on the prayers of the past week.

Lectionary Readings for Today:
Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21
Isaiah 44:1-5
Matthew 7:7-11

We gather in your abundant fields and vineyards. We seek to live well and honourably in your presence. In this sacred prayer space, you reveal to us how you have saved those who have gone before us. They did not always harvest with honour, or do what was right. Yet, by your love, you vindicated them.