Week 3, Day 7

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

 

Silence

 

Readings

 

Silence

Humility

 

• We know we are not indispensable and what we attempt to do is part of a much bigger picture, so will try to keep ourselves in perspective.

 

Have there been any occasions when we've been a bit prickly, or self-absorbed, or just a bit too intense recently?

Anything we need to say sorry for?

Let's offer our confession to God and words of regret to each other.

Then, get out some old and new photographs - enjoy the friendships celebrated, the events attended, the signs of God's presence they represent - and give thanks for God's perspective on us!

 

Lord

you've called us to be pioneers

and we have gladly responded

even if some days are hard.

We know that we're looked to

by those searching for more

cutting edge ways of being church

and we carry that responsibility

because we want others to

get the vision.

 

Sometimes, though,

this adventuring heart

can get a bit full of itself

and we take greater pride

in what we do

rather than who you are.

 

God save us from

our own self-absorption

our own puffed-upness

and bring us down to earth,

gently if possible.

We know that we are just

a part of your work in the world

and that your Spirit is

healing and transforming

in places we haven't heard of.

 

But we thank you for this

place, where you've put us now,

knowing that it's as wonderful

and valuable to you

as the whole universe.

 

Thank you God.

 

Free prayer

 

The Lord's Prayer

 

Lord, in your mercy

Let your kingdom come!