Week 4, Day 5
+ We draw near to God, Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer.
Silence
Readings
Silence
Commitment
- We are committed to uncluttered church, focused on mission, rooted in local culture and equipping all to develop and use their God-given gifts.
Where has life become cluttered, unfocussed, or dislocated recently?
What gifts are needed in the local church, the local community at the moment?
Jesus asked blind Bartimaeus, ‘What do you want me to do for you?'
How do you answer Jesus?
Jesus, preserve us
from the trappings of church life,
from endless discussions
about things that have no weight
or relevance in your kingdom.
Jesus, protect us
from distractions and trinkets
that blur your vision in us.
Jesus, deepen in us
a love for the rhythms
that surround us;
the cultural joys of
our streets
and parks
and homes
and places of refuge.
Raise up among us
men and women
young people and children
with the gifts needed
to build your kingdom here.
Give us the sight to spot
the gifts already here that
need to be encouraged,
and given oxygen, light,
compost - whatever it takes
for these gifts to grow!
Make us muck-loving
gardeners in your kingdom!
Free prayer
The Lord's Prayer
Lord, in your mercy
Let your kingdom come!