Midweek Mindfulness ~ September 14th 2022

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!
Let us take a moment to sit and rest with Jesus, the spring of living water
We offer you a song and a simple prayer

A Song

A Prayer

Take a moment to sit with Jesus in silence

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When you're ready, let's pray the following prayer with Him
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The accompanier will pray the whole prayer with you
You are invited to join in praying the purple italicized words with them

Today we meditate on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

A simple prayer for the Queen

This week our nation mourns
the loss of a cultural icon,
a historic monarch,
a woman of integrity and compassion,
our Queen Elizabeth II.

Thank you for her life, God.
For the example she leaves behind
for rulers and leaders,
for simple women and men.

Thank you for the sacrifice
of the crown, made
over so many years;
a life spent for a people.
Thank you for her willingness
to bear a heavy mantle
of scrutiny, media-attention,
and politics on behalf of others.

May we learn something
of service and sacrifice
by remembering her story.

Receive her into your arms
at long last, Jesus.
You say, 'Come to me,
all you who are weary
and heavy-laden,
and I will give you rest.'

So may your embrace lift
the weight of years
and golden crowns
from her head,
that she might find
her promised rest
at your side
like any one of us.
A beloved daughter
has been called home
to the King of Kings
and Lord of Lords.
Welcome her
to the kingdom that suffers
no war or famine or disease,
no chaos or corruption.

May your freedom and wholeness
delight and renew her,
blessed Father,
as this prolific prologue ends
but her story continues
on and on in You.

In your mercy, Lord,
hear our prayer.

Amen