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2/15/2019 0 Comments Prayers of the People, E6C Your people are living
in a desert wasteland, O God, having trusted too long in the promises of humans instead of leaning on you. We are wearied by the fear-mongering and the attacks on humankind. Lift us up out of our despair, we pray, and plant us next to streams of Living Water that we might bear fruit that is sweet and life-giving once again. Hear our cries for mercy as we are tossed about by every wind that blows, hardly finding rest before another sends us packing once again. Comfort us in our fatigue and offer places of restoration and healing that we might find the strength to comfort others like us who are desperately seeking hope. Place your healing hand upon your heartsick people, O God, that in our grief, we may find peace, and in our fear, we may find courage inspired by your Spirit. Embolden us to move as one Body toward a hurting world that in your name alone, we may offer restoration and facilitate reconciliation for all.
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2/13/2019 0 Comments Prayer of Confession, E6C Call to Confession
But one is tempted by one’s own desire, being lured and enticed by it; then, when that desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and that sin, when it is fully grown, gives birth to death. (James 1:14-15) Let us confess our sin before God, and seek God's mercy. Prayer of Confession, E6C We are the strong ones, God, who rely on our own strength. We do not need to need you. We do not want to need you. Our confidence in our own confidence belies our arrogance. Our arrogance belies our lack of faith. Forgive us, we pray. We are the barren, who do not bear fruit. We are so sure that we do, that what we do produce is contaminated by our surety. We are so proud of what we give that even what we give is tainted by our pride. Forgive us, we pray. We are dark and deceitful, God, but it is not what we want to be. We want to reflect your light, but we need you to cleanse the unrighteousness from us. Renew in us a right spirit, O God, and call us again by our name, "Children of God," that we might remember that we are redeemed, and live accordingly. Assurance of God's Grace And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. (Romans 8:27) By the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God! Since we have been forgiven in Christ, let us also forgive one another. The peace of Christ be with you. Please extend the peace of Christ to all whom you encounter this day~ 2/12/2019 0 Comments Call to Worship, E6C In the Lord, we trust
and in that trust, we worship. Let us lift our voices in praise and thanksgiving for God who faithfully guides God's people. 2/3/2019 0 Comments Note: Prayer RequestThere will not be any liturgical posts this week. On doctors' orders, I am on bed rest as a result of a positive Influenza A and a positive Strep Infection test.
I tell you this because I think it's important for all of us to realize our humanity. In spite of everything I try to do to make healthy living a priority, sometimes, things like this are unavoidable. When we find ourselves in vulnerable situations, it is good to know we can trust in the community around us to lift us in prayer. But first we have to humble ourselves enough to ask. So I'm asking, for healing of mind, body, and spirit. And ... as I told a friend today ... for some big girl pants, because I'm absolutely heartbroken to be missing a trip to Galveston this week where I was scheduled to present at the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators' Annual Event. I'm also telling you because I practically PREACH self-care, and I practice it, by setting boundaries on my work days and listening to my body. it isn't enough to preach it and to practice it if one isn't prepared to do it when it really matters. Like now. So this is me making space for healing the way I encourage you to make space for healing in your own lives. I will be back next week, refreshed and back on schedule. In the meantime, thank you for your faithful support of this ministry. May God bless you with health and wholeness and reminders to cherish both. Grace and peace to you, Julie |
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