The Holy One is our refuge and shelter There is no good apart from the Lord Our God gives us counsel and instruction We keep the Lord always before us Therefore, we are glad, and our souls rejoice For God did not give us up to death, but shows … [Continue reading] about CTW: refuge and shelter
prayer of dedication: abundance
Lord Jesus, we receive abundance from your hand, and we present a portion of that abundance for your worship. Be present among us as we share with others, that all your people may be provided for and your blessing may be revealed to everyone. We … [Continue reading] about prayer of dedication: abundance
prayers of the people: lifting us up
We give you praise, O Lord, for lifting us up from the waters of despair into the dawning of hope. In Jesus Christ, you have triumphed over all life’s foes; in his love, we have been healed. Raise up those who dwell in the pit today, who face … [Continue reading] about prayers of the people: lifting us up
confession: huddled inside
God of shalom, do we resemble your disciples? Here we are, huddled inside our sanctuary – a place of safety from all that might harm us. Our fears loom large, putting up walls between us and your gift of peace. We are fearful of being found out, of … [Continue reading] about confession: huddled inside
confession: the reality of our doubts
Risen Lord, you come into the reality of our doubts, breathing peace and forgiveness upon us. We confess that we have insisted on false certainties, held each other to unrealistic standards, and separated ourselves from the community of … [Continue reading] about confession: the reality of our doubts
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