Thursday, September 14, 2023

You uphold and lift us when we are weak. Your faithfulness to your promises is complete. You fulfil our desires; you fill us to overflowing. Watch over us always. Protect us from the arrogant and oppressors. We will sing of your love forever.

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!

Thank you, Loving Companion, for guiding us on life’s journey. Thank you for the skilled mentors who share their wisdom that protects and sustains us. We are eager to study, know and live out of your Word. Thank you for closing doors that no one can open. May we respect and honour the escorts who guide us.

You reveal your word to us. You guide, protect, and encourage us. Give us wisdom to turn to you and see your face. Give us ears to hear, eyes to see, and discerning hearts to recognize your guidance. Give us faith and strength to follow you. We will raise our Ebenezer in songs of praise as we journey.

Jehovah-Rapha (God who Heals), thank you for hearing our cry for healing. You, Loving God, are present and patient, even when we argue with you about how we are healed and cared for. Humble our hearts, so we will hear instead of commanding you.

We gather in assemblies and at your Beautiful Gate. We greet and are received by many who are also journeying. We are refugees, wanderers, and outcasts; we are established and blessed when we are in your sacred prayer space. We bear witness to your presence as our everlasting God.