Trust in the slow work of God
Last week I was in Yorkshire for the annual Resound Worship Songwriter Retreat held at Wydale Hall. One afternoon I joined an excursion to Bempton Cliffs, hoping to see a real puffin up close. It didn’t happen for me (others had more luck). I saw lots of birds though, and stunning scenery. Along the … Continue reading "Trust in the slow work of God"...
Slow us down
Prayer of Confession O God, we long to rest in you, to trust in your goodness, in your care for us, in your abundant life. But we don’t know how to rest and we have forgotten how to trust: We seek material goods that we don’t really need. We befriend people not always out of … Continue reading "Slow us down"...
Slowly learning
Thirst a prayer poem Another morning and I wake with thirst for the goodness I do not have. I walk out to the pond and all the way God has given us such beautiful lessons. Oh Lord, I was never a quick scholar but sulked and hunched over my books past the hour and the … Continue reading "Slowly learning"...
Slowly but surely
Daily / van liefde (from love) – collage by Irene Bom Call to worship inspired by Jeremiah 33:14-16 The time is surely coming when our love for one another and all of God’s children will increase. We would live into that time with hope and joy. The day is surely coming when God will … Continue reading "Slowly but surely"...