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choked up reading Mark this morning.
And they came, bringing to Him a paralytic carried by four of them.And when they could not get near Him because of the crowd,they removed the roof above Him,and when they had made an opening,they let down the bed on which the paralytic lay.
And when Jesus saw their faith,He said to the paralytic, "Son, your sins are forgiven."ch 2, vs. 3-5
That story felt familiar.
:grateful.
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:
You are. And you too (in response to your comment).
Also, I commented on one of your prayer posts from a couple weeks ago, but obviously it didn't go through. Sad. Know that I'm reading and appreciating!
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