Open to wonder
View of the Depot from the Chabot Museum, Rotterdam Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. Psalm 119:18 Prayer Father, we praise you for the gift of words: the words we hear and read, the words we speak and write. As we handle and use the Holy … Continue reading "Open to wonder"...
Open confession
Advent Confession inspired by Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11 Holy God, open our eyes to the presence of your Spirit upon us, within us, among us. For our apathy in the presence of oppression, Forgive us. If we have contributed to the brokenheartedness of anyone, Forgive us. For our participation in systems that enslave, Forgive … Continue reading "Open confession"...
Open gates
David Adam writes, “Every now and again ‘our eyes are opened’ and we see beyond the narrowness of our day-to-day vision. This was expressed by Jacob when he awoke out of sleep, a sleep he felt he had been in all his life up to that point: ‘Jacob awoke out of sleep and … Continue reading "Open gates"...
Open ending
This final post for 2023 has an intriguing title, something to chew on, and features a prayer of reflection by Tim Watson for the end of a day … or year … Reflection at the end of a day In the silence we hold before God the day now passing into … Continue reading "Open ending"...