Post six

Turn off: For a few minutes turn off all distractions.  Mobile phone, chat, TV, radio, mp3 player....

Tune in: When you are ready slowly read these words.



Far I Have Come Far I Must Go
God of broken people and broken places
We confess to you our love of comfort,
of the known and predictable,

We recognise that you call us into liminal space
To leave what we know and venture with you into desert
and wilderness, into blindness and discomfort
We want to follow you, but it’s hard to leave what we know
Help us to trust you, and to set out.
On the journey of faith,
Far I have come, far I must go

In this season of Advent, we are hear to watch and wait and pray for the coming of light into the world.  We long for the day when the things of darkness - selfishness and greed, suffering and oppression -  shall be no more.

Get reading:

The Lord himself will give you a miraculous sign. 

The virgin is going to have a baby. 

She will give birth to a son. 

And he will be called Immanuel (which means God is with us).     
                (from Isaiah 7)



Silence: Sit silently for at least two minutes (see if you can do five).  You may wish to close your eyes.

Get ready: Read slowly.....

For all God’s prophets,
confronting justice and restoring the dream
of a world of freedom and peace.
God, as we wait for your promise,
Give light, give hope.

May we see and know God In the world that’s around us.
May God take us through desert and take us through storms.
May God guide us, protect us, and give us a purpose.

Lord, give us your peace wherever you take us.
Bless us joyfully home.
Bless us joyfully home.
+In the name of the Creator, and of the Redeemer, and of the Companion. Amen.



Go out! Action to do for today.  So far there has been a suggestion for something to do for someone else.  Today think of something yourself, post your suggestions on the blog.