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\"\"<\/p>\n

 
\nWhere can I go from your Spirit?
\n      Where can I flee from your presence?
\nIf I go up to the heavens, you are there;
\n      if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
\nIf I rise on the wings of the dawn,
\n      if I settle on the far side of the sea,
\neven there your hand will guide me,
\n      your right hand will hold me fast.<\/p>\n

Psalm 139:7-10<\/a><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n\n

Opening Litany<\/h3>\n

In the beauty of this moment
\nWe worship you<\/strong>
\nIn the fellowship of your people
\nWe worship you<\/strong>
\nIn the presence of your Spirit
\nWe worship you<\/strong>
\nIn the company of all creation
\nWe worship you<\/strong>
\nFather, Son and Holy Spirit<\/p>\n

 
\nposted on the Third Space website<\/strong>,
\nreposted on re:worship<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n\n

From the blog<\/strong>
\nThe Lord is near<\/a>
\nGrace notes<\/a>
\n3 Prayers for courage<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  Where can I go from your Spirit?       Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there;       if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. 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