I was recently at a Clergy Day and we talked about the age of anxiety we live in today. It is so easy for the anxiety we each carry to come with us into our time here.
So, I am going to have us let go of those cares, for a time. We are going to take a moment to quiet ourselves for our worship this morning.
Such holy silence creates God moments throughout our worship. Our worship is a time to place ourselves in the mystery of God and sit beside the presence of God in this sacred space. It is a hallowed time to be, to feel loved by God, connected to God’s People and Creation, and empowered to do God’s will in the world. It is essential for our spiritual health.
So sit back. Relax. And let us take a moment of silence.
Silence.
Prayer:
Loving God, you have led us to this place, not to shield us from heartache and the pain of human life, but to heal us and inspire us, to gently redirect us, till we see the world as you do and love it with your love. Amen. (from Iona Abbey Worship Book)
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