Opening Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you that one day you will
come back for us and take us home to be with you. We are not too sure of the hows and wheres
and whens of that coming, but we are sure that one day it will
happen. And since that great day will
happen, let us live each day between now and then with the full knowledge that
you, Lord Jesus, are our true home. May
we live our lives, both now and forever, with you. Amen.
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Journal: How do these words encourage you? How might they offer encouragement to others
in your life and world?
Reflection:
There are two realities to which you must
cling. First, God has promised that you
will receive the love you have been searching for. And second, God is faithful to that promise.
So stop wandering around. Instead, come home and trust that God will
bring you what you need. Your whole life
you have been running about, seeking the love you desire. Now it is time to end that search. Trust that God will give you that
all-fulfilling love…Just stop running and start trusting and receiving.
Home is where you are truly safe. It is where you can receive what you
desire. You often need human hands to
hold you there so you don’t run away again.
But when you come home and stay home, you will find the love that will
bring rest to your heart (The Inner Voice of Love by Henri J. M.
Nouwen)
Prayers
Closing Prayer: O Waker of the Dead, awaken me. Find the faith in my soul that’s as dead as
night; find the hope in my heart that’s as dry as dust; find the love in my
spirit that’s so fast asleep. Peer
beneath the shroud of my life and awaken me.
Look deeply, Jesus. Find the child there, find the dreamer there,
find the lover there. Awaken me.
You’re the one who has conquered the
grave, you’re the one who has tasted new life.
Help me die to the dying life, and be born to the life that never dies,
by entering the mystery of your love right here, right now, today. (A Heart Exposed by Steven James)
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