Communion Prayer November 2,2014

Dear Lord,

Creator, Word, and Love,

You spoke creation into existence.

Chose to walk this earth in human form,

And to dwell with us now.

As we take this bread and wine,

We follow our Savior's command

To do this

"In remembrance of Me."

Bless this congregation

And make those in it the servants you need.

Let us work together in your love,

To make the world around us what you want

For we are your hands in this place.

In Jesus name we pray,

Amen.

Listening for God

Lord, I need to know Your will.

I pray,
But do not hear the echoes of Your voice.

Perhaps I am so busy babbling

That I am not aware of Your presence.

I will try to listen for Your answer
To my prayers,
To my entreaties.
I will seek to be still and hear.

I know that Your answer may not come in a great wind,
Nor through the trembling of the earth,
Nor in words of fire,

Nor even in whispers of smoke,

But through the actions of those around me,

Or a chance encounter with a stranger.

O God, Creator, Comforter, and Word,
Make me aware that You answered.

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My Soul Thirsteth

I need a miracle.
How absurd that sounds.
My life is in shambles.
My health is failing.
Only God can help me.
I pray.
I do not receive an answer.
Yet, I still believe.
I fear God's plan for tomorrow
Because a greater purpose must prevail
At the expense of the individual.
Am I expendable?
"My soul thirsteth for God."
Lord, deliver me.

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Lamp Unto my Feet

Praise to the Lord Almighty.
Do you hear my woe?
I pray, but receive no answer.
What is your Will?
What do you want me to do?
How do I decide?
Through your Word
As the Psalmist said:
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,
And a light unto my path."
As this day passes,
I will immerse myself
In your written word.
Show me the way.

The Word of the Lord

The north wind blows
And my world shivers at its touch.
Winter plays among the blossoms.
Let me remember
"The grass withereth,
And the flowers thereof falleth away,
But the word of the Lord endureth forever."
Whatever goes on around me
I have your word.
I have the Bible.
Thank you, Lord, for that Book.
A tangible link to you.
Through it the prophets speak
Through it I learn to pray.
Through it I meet you.

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Image of God

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

When I consider the creation,
These words of Genesis rise first.
We are created in God's image.
Both men and women are created
In the image of the Almighty.



What is this image that we reflect?
Not our physical aspect;
God is not matter.
Through the centuries,
Great Christian thinkers
Have understood God's image to be
The mind.
Our thoughts contain
Glimmers of the Creator.
Remember that when thoughts stray.
Ask for forgiveness for the evil
That we create within our minds.
Pray.
Let our minds connect with God.

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Renew Your Mind

And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Paul's words speak to me this day,
But how difficult his command is to fulfill.
We all wish to be surrounded by admirers,
Be a success in our work and play,
Have house, car and the latest electronic gadget.
Is that how we conform to this world?
Rather seek the knowledge of God,
Read the Bible,
Pray,
Study the writings of Godly thinkers,
Grapple with the truths of faith,
In order to
View the world from God's perspective and
Act in accordance with God's will.
Use material blessings to help others
And demonstrate God's love.
Use the advances of this age
To further the kingdom.
Be part of this world in body,
But not in soul.
Remember there is an eternity with God,
This life is but a moment.

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