Opening Prayer
Gracious God, I put myself before you in this moment with waiting heart, expectant desire. Open my eyes that I may see your promise fulfilled; open my ears that I may hear your word whispered to my deepest being.
Amen.
Passage
Hebrews 10:36-39
You who bring good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, “Here is your God!”
See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power, and he rules with a mighty arm. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him. He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.
Reflection - John Piasecki
God help me to Persevere
When I am alone
And when together
With my brothers and sisters
God help me to Persevere
Even when tired
Or even angry
I should be filled with your joy
God help me to Persevere
When I am tempted
With good Chocolate
Please Lord just one little bite
God help me to Persevere
When I am lazy
Or I’m too tired
To live today just for you
God help me to Persevere
When I am anxious
Or worse demanding
Wondering when you’ll be here
God help me to Persevere
So that I can learn
The only truth is
You are with me every day
God help them to Persevere
Having to read my
Silly amateur
Haiku Poetry Today
Merry Christmas Friends.
Never worry about waiting for Jesus, his spirit is with you today!
Closing Prayer
My Lord, may all that I have seen of you and all that I have heard from your word now enflesh itself in me. Send me from this place as the incarnate promise of life to all whose life I will touch this day.
Amen.