Thursday, July 27, 2023

We gather at your Beautiful Gate, a faith-marker, to remember your merciful ways throughout the generations. We enter your sacred prayer space to seek your guidance. We long to be among your chosen people, those you have gathered and will continue to gather to your Holy Mountain.

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.

Be our strong rock, a castle to keep us safe, for you are our crag and stronghold. Breathe new life into the limbs of our family trees, O LORD. Bless the new blossoms that grow here, and the new fruit that is to come. Count us among your blessed children. Restore our families for your sake. We will remember your blessings, and praise your name throughout the generations.

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

Lectionary Readings for Today:
Genesis 45:1-20
Psalm 103:8-13
Matthew 6:7-15

We join in your mystery as we enter your sacred prayer space. Winds from the four directions know your name. They gather here, bowing low to worship you. Mountains and oceans submit to your will. They have no power except to fulfil that which you have entrusted to them. They do not boast except by doing your will.

Loving Yahweh, you never forget us and you are with us always. Thank you for your protection and blessing us so we are fruitful. You fulfil your promise that you will be with us. We take comfort knowing that just as you have been with our ancestors and us, you will be with the future generations. Our lives are a testimony of your grace.