Week 4, Day 6

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

Silence

Readings

Silence

Commitment

• We are committed to unconditional service, holistic ministry, bold proclamation, prioritising the poor and being a voice for the voiceless.

Think back to what you offered of yourself at the beginning of your journey with Urban Expression.

What were your hopes?

What were your fears?

Has anything changed in you now?

Is there anything that needs to be offered to God that blocks a full ‘yes' to the season ahead?

Spend time in silence with open hands before God.

Lord you have given us everything.

There is nothing we have

that doesn't come from you,

a holy gift of divine grace.

You gave us your life

and every breath that we breathe

reminds us of that.

We come to you in humility and hope

offering ourselves to you again

knowing our own frailty.

You know the demons that lurk

within us

of weaknesses and compulsions

addictions and obsessions;

of lack of confidence

and self limitations.

Lord, you are much more generous

to us than we are to ourselves

and you see us for who we are,

with our confused motives

and clashing hopes and fears.

But we want to be your people here

who point to your coming kingdom

and your sacrificial love.

So in our fragility

take us,

make us,

and use us.

We are yours.

Free prayer

The Lord's Prayer

Lord, in your mercy

Let your kingdom come!