Lord, I have listened to the stories of your legendary deeds: Some wandered in wastelands, lost and lonely. They cried out in their crisis and you delivered them from their distress. Some despaired in darkness, imprisoned… Prayer from Psalm 107: Wonderful Deeds
Lord, sometimes I forget. I forget that day your people refused to enter their Land. I forget those times your people worshiped other gods. I forget those times you forgave their infidelity–again and again. But… Prayer from Psalm 106: Hallelujah for History (2)
In this series we’ll reflect on the Advent Scriptures in the Revised Common Lectionary as a way of enabling us to celebrate the birth of Christ. 27 And then they will see the Son of Man… The End of the End of Christmas (Advent 2012)
Lord, when I recall all your history I say “Hallelujah!” Abraham – you gave him the family and future you foretold. Joseph – through hidden ways and hard times you brought him to Egypt. Moses… Prayer from Psalm 105: Hallelujah for History (1)