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PRAY NOW: TODAY'S PRAYER

Vulnerable relationships - Jesus and children

Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.

Mark 10:15

Prayer

Jesus,
children ran towards you and you welcomed them with open arms
reprimanding those who wished to keep them under control.

We have lived as children, and have grown up leaving behind something of the
trust,
enthusiasm,
vulnerability,
curiosity,
imagination,
openness,
acceptance,
the playfulness of childhood.

We too often reprimand children,
'They don't behave.' 'They're too noisy.'
And yet we want children to be present -
'They are the church of tomorrow!'

Jesus you call children to be part of the church
not because they are church of tomorrow
but
because the Holy Spirit speaks through them today
because they remind us of the essence of our humanity
because they invite us to become again the child we once knew
because we need to be like them
trusting,
enthusiastic,
curious,
imaginative,
open
accepting and playful
to enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Readings

Psalm 8:1-2 Psalm of human dignity
Exodus 2:1-10 Baby Moses
1 Samuel 3:1-41 Call of Samuel
Matthew 18:1-7 Jesus teaches about children
Matthew 19:13-15 Jesus blesses children
Luke 2:41-50 Birth of Jesus

Prayer activity

Do something playful and childlike this week - enjoy the experience and give God thanks for it!

Prayer for the Church

The organisations of women and men who worship, study and reach out to others

especially the Church of Scotland Guild.

Blessing

Renew me with curiosity, so that I may learn more of myself and the world.
Remind me to play, so that I can hear your laughter.
Inspire me with vision, so that I can live this day with passion for your kingdom.

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