Morning Prayer Day 4
God of Time,
As we travel into this day, only the 4th day of the new year, we acknowledge that you are not bound by time as we are but you give us this gift of time.
You give us all gifts.
There are times when we feel separated from you. Times when we feel weary. We lose sight of you. We tear down, refuse peace, and lean into hate.
In those times, the world tells us we are not worthy or that we are justified in our actions.
The world tells us that we are unlovable or that others are unlovable.
For you Lord, there is never a time when you do not love us.
There is never a time or season when we do not belong to you.
You claim us
You make us part of your family in the waters of baptism. There will never be a time when you lose sight of us.
Thank you for this gift of love. Thank you for claiming us. Thank you for time.
Help us use this day, this time, to draw closer to you, to hear your message of love and grace in and for ourselves and those we meet. Help us to believe that message and share it with others.
In the name of your Son, Jesus Christ who joined us in our time here on earth to save us from ourselves we pray.
Amen
Today’s Daily Scripture Reading
Daily Scripture readings are adapted from the upcoming readings as outlined by the Revised Common Lectionary. They reflect the New Revised Standard Version.