[Some of our little Methodists arrive early for church. Here, Hope and Lily had a lot to share with me. They were so excited to tell me that they brought a cake to share for Sunday School teacher appreciation Sunday.]
Triune God, we lift our prayers
to you as the One who creates, redeems, and sustains. You are Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit, one God, known in three persons. You are wholly other, and yet,
intimately close. You are transcendent and mysterious, and yet, imminent and
personal. Thank you for this day when we are reminded of the good news of our
faith simply by naming you as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We confess that we find it
difficult to keep up with our rapidly changing culture and complicated social
issues. We long for what is familiar, but we feel as though we are constantly
being challenged to have an open mind on issues that are facing us on a day to
day basis. Remind us during these changing times, O God, that there is a
mystery to life that is not always easily explained. Just as the Psalmist
looked into the sky and marveled at your mysterious creation, help us to also
look up and know that you are God.
In this time of transition
for our graduates, we pray your blessing to be upon them as they pursue new opportunities.
Lead them into new paths that will enable them to be a blessing to others. Calm
any fears they may have as they begin this new journey in their lives.
O God, we also lift up to you
those in our church and in our community who are going through a difficult time
right now. We especially pray for the
family here in Athens who were part of the tragic car accident just this past
week. The mystery of death has stricken us and we are heartbroken. May your healing
love be with the friends and family of those who lost their lives.
O God, thank you for giving
us a language of faith as we face heartache, pain, and grief. Thank you for the
good news of our faith that reminds us that there is absolutely nothing in all
creation that can ever separate us from your great love in Christ Jesus our
Lord. Nothing. Not even death. Hallelujah. Hallelujah.
And now, we join together to
pray the words you taught your disciples and now teach to us…
“Our Father, who art in
heaven…”
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