God, from whom all blessings flow, forgive us when we forget we are blessed To be alive, present in the world; To inhale and to exhale; To feel sun on our faces and earth beneath our feet; To taste cool water on our parched tongues; To share a … [Continue reading] about Confession – Blessings we cannot grasp
confession: impatient, inconvenient, disinterested
One: You, Lord, call us to faithfully follow where you lead. All: We confess that we are impatient with your way. Forgive us when we take matters into our own hands, unwilling to wait for your time. One: You, Lord, call us to open our eyes to … [Continue reading] about confession: impatient, inconvenient, disinterested
CTW: the gate of heaven
One: O Lord, our God, how majestic is your name in all the earth! All: And not just your name, but your presence fills the whole earth with glory. One: We see your works in earth, sea, and sky, All: we see your image in people young and … [Continue reading] about CTW: the gate of heaven
prayer of dedication: our gifts
God of Love, we seek to serve you. Whether our gift is given freely or whether we hold back; whether we offer abundantly or scrape off a portion; whether we give joyfully or resentfully— bless these gifts, we pray. Lead us in your way, so that … [Continue reading] about prayer of dedication: our gifts
CTW: the gate of heaven
Jacob was on the run, and slept outdoors. He dreamed of a stairway to heaven, and angels were going up and down on it. And God spoke to him in the dream. And so God tells us, “I’ll stay with you. I’ll protect you wherever you go. I’ll … [Continue reading] about CTW: the gate of heaven
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