Light & Salt – a prayer inspired by Matthew 5.13-16

Posted on January 30, 2023 by revlisad

Matthew 5:13-14 Believers Are Salt and Light 13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its … | Salt and light, Light of the world, Salt of the earth

Jesus,
You name us Beloved, Blessed
Son, Daughter
Sibling, Heir
Help us remember

You name us Child of the King
Redeemed, Forgiven
Saved by grace through faith
Help us remember

You name us Light, Salt,
Hope, Grace
A Priesthood of Believers
Help us remember

You name us, you alone
Nothing can change what You have said
Blessed be your Holy Name

The congregation is invited to offer their own praise and thanksgiving

Amen.

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The Creed, Inspired by Sheridan Voysey

Posted on October 9, 2019 by revlisad

The Creed. Adapted and abridged from The Making Of Us: Who We Can Become When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned by Sheridan Voysey. Adapter unknown.

The hand that spins the galaxies brought me into being.

The One who holds the stars has made me his own.

I am God’s child. My life is rich, my days are sacred.

I am held by a love that’s wider and higher than the farthest edges of this expanding universe.

I am a pilgrim in this world, in search of wisdom and wonder.

I will take new adventures.

And follow God into the unknown.

What I achieve is not as important as the person I become.

So I will seek to imitate the Nail-Pierced One.

I will step in the direction of my strengths and talents.

They are Spirit-given tools for my God-given tasks.

I will pay attention to my persistent aspirations.

They could be the whispers of God.

I will serve all I can and walk deeply with a few.

I will aim for great things but leave my legacy to God.

The path is long and the terrain at times hard.

Still:

I will not wish for another’s life.

I will take my place, play my part.

Something important will be missed if I don’t.

For the hand that spins the galaxies wants me here.

Glorious Inheritance (Ephesians 1)

Posted on May 27, 2019 by revlisad

Holy Spirit Outpouring by Deborah Brown

Generous One,
You lavish upon us a glorious inheritance
It flows from your abundant love

We are made rich in your great mercy and grace

Pour it out again and again and again
for the healing of the nations
Your spirit of unity
Your spirit of wisdom
Your spirit of revelation

Enlighten the eyes of every heart
with your hope and your power
The same power that raised Jesus from the dead

Pour it out again and again and again for the healing of the nations

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Be sure to also see Free to be Holy by Steve Garnaas Holmes, based of Ephesians 1:4.

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This prayer was born from the Ephesians Reading Challenge. Click Here for more information on the challenge to read and reflect on the entire book of Ephesians 3 times in 3 weeks.

The Ephesians Reading Challenge accompanied a sermon series entitled Sit Walk Stand which was inspired by Watchman Nee‘s book Sit Walk Stand, a study of Ephesians. You will find recordings and notes from this series on the blog as well.

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Prayer: Our Home is in You (Genesis 17)

Posted on April 12, 2019 by revlisad

Abraham-and-the-stars Faithful One
Your covenant is steadfast
Your promises are true

You fulfill, even when we fail
Forgive us and renew a right spirit within

We hear you offering relationship again
How great is your heart
Your patience
Your desire for the everlasting to be made real in us
We bow in awe
We stand to proclaim and welcome

Yes!
Fulfill your desires in our Yes
Fulfill your desires in our obedience
Like the sand, so many brothers
Like the stars, so many sisters
Together heirs of your grace and generosity
Together heirs and family
Together
Our home is in you

Based on Genesis 17:3-9
God’s covenant with Abraham, Sarah, and their descendants (physical and spiritual)

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Friendship Prayer (Sirach 6.14-17)

Posted on March 4, 2019 by revlisad

Sirach 6:14-17
Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter:
Whoever finds one has found a treasure.
Faithful friends are beyond price;
No amount can balance their worth.
Faithful friends are life-saving medicine;
and those who fear the Lord will find them.
Those who fear the Lord direct their friendship aright,
for as they are, so are their neighbors also.

Holy One, come
Help me to be this kind of friend
Faith-full
Sheltering
A Treasure Beyond Price
Life-saving Blessing and Balm

Let people find this in me
Because you are within me
Because you are this for me

Let me find this in others
For you are with and within them as well
You are this for us all

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