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Saturday, July 5, 2014

together, saturday

Saturday, July 5

Come to Stillness: Take a few minutes to allow your mind and heart to be still before God.

Opening Prayer: All praise and thanks to thee, most merciful God, for adopting us as thine own children, for incorporating us into thy holy Church, and for making us worthy to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.  Grant us, we pray, all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within thy holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen. (The Book of Common Prayer)

Scripture Reading for the Day: Romans 12:1-21

Reading for Reflection:
 
     Accept with gratitude the companions God gives you to go with you on the way.  Your task is to serve and upbuild one another as members of one body.
     To the extent that you are filled with His Spirit and ready to die that others may live, to that extent will you grow in unity and reflect the face of Christ more and more clearly.
     And to the extent that you are ready to die together that others may live will your community bear fruit for the coming of the Kingdom.
     Then put aside ambition, and no longer concentrate on yourself.  Be constantly converted to your companions and place yourself in God’s hands.
     Give instead of demanding, trust others instead of compelling their trust, serve instead of being served, bless instead of cursing. (Rule for a New Brother by H. van der Looy)

Reflection and Listening: silent and written

Prayer: for the church, for others, for myself
            
Closing Prayer: O Lord, our God, may we, your people, sing a new song to you this day.  A song that requires each of our unique voices to produce the perfect harmony that you created us to echo.  May we be a mighty chorus that sings of your great love and affection in such a way that people of all tribes, tongues, and nations are drawn to your throne to give you the praise and adoration that you alone deserve.  Amen.

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