but oh! when gloomy doubts prevail,
i fear to call Thee mine
the streams of comfort seem to fail, and all my hopes decline
yet gracious God, where shall i flee?
Thou art my only trust
and still my soul would cleave to Thee,
though prostrate in the dust.
-(...here let my soul retreat.)
Human Needs Global Resources Covenant, 2009
As fellow travelers on this journey, we commit to this covenant before God. Lord, in Your mercy, hear these our prayers:
When confronted with scarcity, need, and inadequacy, may we be nourished by the Bread of Life and the Cup of Salvation. Abundance overflows from Your table, sustaining all who come in faith. Father, help us.
When monotony blurs our vision and dulls our senses, may we encounter others as Christ did, through intentional presence in daily life, submitting as clay to be formed into vessels filled with the Spirit. Christ, guide us.
When wounded by the fractured condition of Your people, may we be united by Your Lordship in faith, hope, and love; seeing, as through the facets of a diamond, the beautiful spectrum of Your light reflected onto Your holy Church joined in praise. Spirit, empower us.
When all Creation groans, afflicted by injustice and driven to despair, may the promise of redemption root us in the hope of Your Kingdom: "Behold, I am making all things new!"
Holy Trinity, send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve You with gladness and singleness of heart.
Amen.
1 comment:
Hmm, love this. I wrote a paper earlier this year about how we belong in the dust. Frustrating but comforting simultaneously. I think one of the best things about Christianity is the ability to hold more than one emotion at a time. Love you girl.
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