Tuesday, November 5, 2024

God of comfort, another liturgical year is over. There is chaos and devastation all around us. We stop and become aware of our breathing. Your breath gives and sustains life. Praise to you, you keep your promises. Thank you for feeding us and giving us your Sabbath rest. We worship you.

Hedge us in, O LORD, when we scatter from your path and try to return to our old ways and household gods. Keep us anchored within your protective veil. Hem us to you; hold us fast. Let us see your glory and be amazed. We will participate in your great mystery and praise your name forever.

We wait in your sacred prayer space for your guidance and direction. We worship you while we wait, knowing your desire to love us and provide for our needs.

We journey within the veil that is your great mystery. We enter your sacred prayer space through the curtain that is the Body of Christ. You do not ask for any sacrifice to awaken your love towards us. You have already provided the sacrifice, once and for all. You invite us to come as we are. We come to you, the lost and forsaken, blind and lame, young and old, rich and haughty, proud and strong.

Loving Yahweh, we are blessed because we are your chosen, holy people, your instruments to do your work. We get rid of our arrogance, spitefulness, hatred, and anger. We wrap ourselves with your love and kindness. May we stay with you and obey you.