PRAYER
FOR AND ASSURANCE OF GRACE
God
of the wilderness, you lead us through the deserts of our lives.
Even
though we complain and grumble at times,
even
though we sometimes doubt that you are there,
even
though we are often sure we have a better plan.
God
of the wilderness, as we travel through this time of challenge and chaos,
guide
us, sustain us, listen to our concerns and complaints.
God
of the wilderness, when our unmet needs make us grumpy, when they
blind us to your presence,
open
our eyes, give us what we need, slake our thirst.
God
of the wilderness, as we grumble and complain, as we express our
fears and anxieties and thirsts,
hear
the pain and longing beneath them, and forgive our complaining and
ill-manners, we pray.
The
God who leads us into the wilderness walks with us on the way. God
hears our cries and complaints and concerns then provides abundant
sustenance to meet our needs. Then God calls us to keep following
along the way. With Grace and Mercy, God calls us to journey with God
to the Promised Land.
Thanks be to God. Amen.
COMMISSIONING:
God
has led us this far in the wilderness of life.
God
will continue to lead us as we continue the journey.
God
has sent us springs of water in surprising places.
May
God continue to shatter the rocks of the world for our support.
Go
with God, who protects, guides and sustains us always.
We
are not alone! Thanks be to God.
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