We're having an awesome time in St Louis, MO, with family. Abby is having great times with her cousins Ellie and Ada. We are getting to know the area and friends here. Times are good for us.
I wanted to share with you the Prayer of Confession from the early worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood.
God of good news for all, we are eager to draw near the manger but unsure of what we might see.
A child of love and peace is born into our world, a world of economic uncertainty and international conflict.
We have neighter lived in love nor cultivated peace. Forgive us.
Birth forth tonight, in the midst of our community, love and peace for all people.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
It's interesting to realize that the world we live in has changed so much over the last 2,000 years, yet we are still in a world of economic uncertainty and international conflict. I would like to say that I have lived in love and cultivated peace, but I'm just not sure. I am glad to be forgiven.
I pray peace for all of you as you celebrate whatever you celebrate.
Happy Chanukah.
Merry Christmas.
Blessed Kwanza.
And a merry winter solstice to you, too!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you with a Happy Hogmanay, and a Prosperous New Year.