The heart of
another is a dark forest, always, no matter how close it has been to one’s own. Willa Cather.
Or said another way. Nothing
is perfect. Life is messy. Relationships are complex. Outcomes are uncertain.
People are irrational. Hugh Mackay
What is one “Aha”
moment you had this week? What is one
insight or idea that popped into your imagination? What is one question that still lingers
around concerning relationships with yourself, God, and others?
Please pray with
me:
God of questions
that lead to quests, adventures, new directions and destination; meet us
today. Help us find ways to practice
laughter’s healing art; help us discover the blessings that bind and tie us to
others; help us also see when those ties constrict or confine or hurt or
harm. We pray for those we love more
than words could ever say. We name aloud
now family and friends:
Please name aloud.
We pray for those
we care about, but frustrate us.
Please name aloud.
We pray for those
in our church and community, those who we long to know more.
Please name aloud.
We pray for those
who have caused pain and we are not sure we can really love fully.
Please name aloud.
We pray for
ourselves, O God, giving thanks that You are not finished with us yet.
Please name aloud.
Meet us here in
this messy moment of trying to navigate the forest of living where we don’t
have detailed maps or turn-by-turn navigation.
Help us see the beautiful complexity of our connections and that we
don’t get to control all the outcomes.
For the sometimes hurtful and other times hilarious irrationality of
ourselves and others, guide us with grace and led us with love.
May you know
peace. May you know joy. May you know love. Now and every moment. Amen.
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