Week 3, Day 6

+ We draw near to God, Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer.

 

Silence

 

Readings

 

Silence

 

Humility

 

• We realise the importance of living uncluttered lives, holding possessions lightly and recognising that all we have is to be at God's disposal.

 

Is there anything consuming your mind at the moment?

Is it a gift to be held or a distraction to be let go?

As a sign of commitment to today's value, pass something onto a neighbour, throw something out, or have a good holy tidying session!

 

God

all that we are and all that we have comes from you.

Our possessions, our money,

our breath, our life,

all comes from you.

Where we get tied to stuff

and obsess about acquiring more;

where we fall into thinking

that retail therapy is good for us;

where were find our attitudes

shaped by the advertising we see

rather than the gospel we know;

forgive us - and turn us round again

to see the wonder of your gifts

the generosity of your heart

the magnitude of your love

and bring us to our senses!

 

Preserve us from consumerism;

help us to live more simply;

keep reminding us what you've called us to be;

and in that we will find our joy and our freedom.

 

Thanks be to God!

 

Free prayer

 

The Lord's Prayer

 

Lord, in your mercy

Let your kingdom come!