In a world where staying busy is a virtue, the idea of rest often goes against the grain of our work ethic and our need to prove our worth by our productivity. Work is indeed an important part of our lives, but the blessing of rest reminds us that we are not defined by our work. Our identity is not, or at least should not be wrapped up by what we do or what we produce.
To rest is to know that we are enough simply because we are God's beloved.
To rest is to remember that we are not in control, nor do we have to be.
Let us rest this week as we learn to let God be God.
The structure of each week’s reflection is designed as a simple guide or liturgy for your own mid-week prayer time between now and Easter.
Opening Prayer
Scripture Reading & Reflections - video 1
Song of praise & commitment - video 2
Closing Blessing
Opening Prayer
God of the Wilderness,
As your Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness for forty days,
so lead me now into the wilderness of Lent which you have prepared for me.
Strengthen me in my weakness.
Have mercy on me and forgive me of my sins.
Teach me to depend on your grace.
And open my eyes and my heart
to receive the blessings of the wilderness
found in you alone.
Amen.
A Celtic Blessing
May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you,
wherever He may send you.
May He guide you through the wilderness,
protect you through the storm.
May He bring you home rejoicing
at the wonders He has shown you.
May He bring you home rejoicing
once again into our doors.
