Divine Spirit, surround us with the wisdom of your word that we might dance in your love and be messengers of your truth in this world. Amen. Submitted by Rev. Stephen M. Fearing, Beaumont Presbyterian Church, Lexington, KY … [Continue reading]
confession: at the edge
September 24, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Lord, you are before and behind us, around us and within. We give you thanks for your constant presence, even as we admit that we don’t always see or hear you with us. So often we find ourselves standing at the edge...of uncertainty, of fear, of … [Continue reading]
Confession: swallowed up
September 24, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Call to Confession God saves us despite us being unworthy of that salvation. In response to that grace, let us confess the ways we have fallen short. Confession (Responsive) God of Endless Mercy, we have often been swallowed up by our our … [Continue reading]
Prayer: stick with us
September 24, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Saving God, you are a God who has made it a habit to stick with us through thick and thin. Thank you for calling us your own even in moments when we haven’t been the best investment. Help us, in our worship of you this day, to be turned in a … [Continue reading]
CTW: blessed
September 24, 2018 By Leave a Comment
If it had not been the Lord who was on our side - let us say together: If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, we would have been swallowed up alive. But such is not the case! Blessed be the Lord, who is our rock and our … [Continue reading]
POP: where there is no way
September 23, 2018 By 1 Comment
You are a God who leads us, who makes a way when there is no way. We give you thanks, O Lord, for you are stronger than every foe. We give you thanks, for your creative Spirit is always at work, making all things new. We give you thanks, for … [Continue reading]
POP: god of wisdom
September 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Let us pray to God saying: God of Wisdom, draw near to us Ever-present God, we look around the world and we see places where people cry out to you: in places torn by the ravages of war, in countries demolished by natural disasters, in areas … [Continue reading]
illumination: curiosity and wonder
September 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment
As children welcomed to your presence, instill within us a sense of curiosity and wonder as we gather to listen to your Word. Amen. Submitted by Rev. Stephen M. Fearing, Beaumont Presbyterian Church, Lexington, KY … [Continue reading]
Confession: not enough
September 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Call to Confession With humility and honesty, let us confess our sins to our God who is slow to anger and quick to forgive. Confession Abundant God, so much of our harmful behavior is rooted in our envy. You have given us our manna - our daily … [Continue reading]
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