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From the end of the earth I call to You, when my heart is overwhelmed and weak; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I [a rock that is too high to reach without Your help].<\/p>\n

Psalm 61:2<\/a>, Amplified Bible<\/div>\n

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Litany<\/h3>\n

based on Psalm 34:1-10<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Living Rock of Abundant Life,
\nthe poor cried out;
\nyou heard, and saved them from all their troubles.<\/p>\n

To those who have nothing,
\nyour promise is this:
\nwhatever is needed will be given.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your eyes are on those who do justice,
\nand your ears are open to their voice.<\/p>\n

To those who yearn for peace,
\nyour promise is this:
\nwhatever is needed will be given.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your arms enfold the brokenhearted,
\nand rescue those whose spirits are crushed.<\/p>\n

To those who fear the future,
\nyour promise is this:
\nwhatever is needed will be given.<\/strong><\/p>\n

O taste and see how good God is!
\nHappy are those who take refuge in the Living Rock.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

 
\n~ from Stone Soup<\/em>, a liturgy on www.seekerschurch.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n

From the blog<\/strong>
\nLament<\/a>
\nPrayer poem: Sweet words<\/a>
\nGuest post: For peace with justice<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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