I’m a fisherman, Lord, not a mountain climber. I know sunburn, not radiance. I know the fog of the sea, not heavenly mists. I know the seagull’s call, not Mysterious Voices. I know my yesterdays, not my future days. But I also know You, … [Continue reading] about What Peter Wished He’d Said
CTW: come to the mountain
Leader: Come to the mountain, you people of God. All: We come to hear God's Word. Leader: Come, you sisters, to proclaim God's greatness, Women: for the Lord is righteous and just! Leader: Come, you brothers, to proclaim God's goodness, Men: for … [Continue reading] about CTW: come to the mountain
illumination: reveal
Reveal your presence to us this day, O God of light, love, and glory. As you did to your servants at the foot of the mountain, send your Spirit to show us your story. May the brilliance of your face illuminate this place as we dare … [Continue reading] about illumination: reveal
confession: you call us, and we…
One: You call us to the mountaintop, to see you as you really are. All: We follow, curious and wondering—but when we see your glory, we are speechless and afraid. One: You call us down the mountain, into the valleys of fear, into the shadow … [Continue reading] about confession: you call us, and we…
confession: change on our terms
We pray for change. We pray for transformation. We pray for transfiguration. We pray that the world around us will be changed to suit our needs, to agree with us, to be like the world we want. We do not give space for God’s work, trying to … [Continue reading] about confession: change on our terms
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