Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Common Prayer #2: Beautiful Sacrifice

O Lord, let our souls rise up to meet you
as the day rises to meet the sun.



Let us acknowledge, Lord, that you're pursuing us.
     wherever we go, you are there
     wherever we hide, you find us
     whatever we do, you're there with us
Let us acknowledge your sacrifice for us.
     wherever we go, you are there
     wherever we hide, you find us
     whatever we do, you're there with us
Let us be awakened to a proper response.
     wherever we go, you are there
     wherever we hide, you find us
     whatever we do, you're there with us



O Lord, let our lives be but a beautiful sacrifice
as a response to the ways which you endlessly pursue us.

Common Prayer #1: Hope of Sovereignty


O Lord, let my soul rise up to meet you
as the day rises to meet the sun.

Glory to your name, O Lord
For within it lies the essence and fullness of life.



As today brings new challenges,
may you help us recognize that you are greater.

As pain draws near,
may you show us that you have overcome suffering.




You know our steps, O Lord.
Guide us, lead us, and grant us unhindered life.

In your mercy, show us the hope that lies in you.
Today, may this hope be a springboard for life.