Midweek Mindfulness ~ February 15th, 2023

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 Deuteronomy 30:15-20

A simple prayer for choosing Life

Lord, it seems like such an easy thing,
such a little thing,
to choose Your way
and to walk in it.
You gave us the two trees,
the two paths, 
the two gates,
a choice between life and death.
It should be easy,
it should be clear,
but we know it isn't.

There is only room for one
on the throne of our hearts.
Yet how rarely is it You.
We are crowded in on
by the press of a thousand
other, louder contenders.
They all demand worship,
the devotion of our hearts,
the labour of our bodies,
our time, money, and attention.
They are powerful and persuasive.

But You, You are different.
With compassion you watch our vain
efforts to find life on our own terms.
Softly you call to us
through the noise,
with a voice like running water,
calling us out of death,
away from the gods
of our own making.
Blessed is the one
who hears Your song.

When we turn back to You,
to the love of Your Way,
to obedience for Your Voice,
to holding fast, come what may,
then our days will be blessed.

Then we will walk with you
in the garden and know You,
and all will be well. 

Give us the courage
to come back to You, God.
To lay down our favourite idols
and treasure you above all else.
Help us to choose the path
that leads to Life.

In your mercy, Lord,
hear our prayer.

Amen