Wednesday, September 13, 2023

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 pause under the Faith-marker of Fig Tree’s blossoms. Search us, and know our hearts. Test us, and know our thoughts. We struggle to remain faithful to you. We struggle to remain free from judging ourselves and others. In your sacred prayer space, you calm and reassure us. You remind us to focus on you alone. You invite us into your mystery, where you completely surround us.

Adonai, thank you for calling us to a life of faith. We desire to seek you and to know your word. We turn away from selfish gains and vain pursuits. Thank you, your word shows us opportunities, new perspectives and understandings, so we can walk in a good way on your Ancient Path.

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.

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 have not dealt honourably with creation and others. Search our hearts; create in us clean hearts. Renew your right spirit within us. Cast us not away from your presence in your fields and vineyards. We will praise you all of our days.