A prayer for this first Sunday of Advent.
Because we have arrived at a beginning, and we stand before an open door.
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“Lord, help me now to unclutter my life, to organize myself in the direction of simplicity. Lord, teach me to listen to my heart; teach me to welcome change, instead of fearing it. Lord, I give you these stirrings inside me. I give you my discontent. I give you my restlessness. I give you my doubt. I give you my despair. I give you all the longings I hold inside. Help me to listen to these signs of change, of growth; help me to listen seriously and follow where they lead through the breathtaking empty space of an open door.”
– from Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals
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Lovely. And yes, that communicates my heart’s cry. I leave for NJ to visit mom on Wednesday for a week. Hmmmm, I may need to patiently wait God’s answer.
Love this!!
Oh, Courtenay, there is an open door ahead of you. Keep following the light.
I’ve re-read this prayer so many times today. “…the breathtaking empty space of an open door.” Yes. So glad to be here again with you for Advent.
There are few things so beautiful as an open door. And, yes, me too, Kelli. So glad to be doing this again.
I found you through Shelly Miller today and so glad I did. This prayer speaks to me greatly today. Thank you. I look forward to following along as you write through Advent.
Many blessings,
Beth
So glad to have you here, Beth! Thank you for joining me.