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Promised Land
Then the Lord said to Moses, 'This is the land that I promised Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
I would give to their descendants. I have let you see it, but I will not let you go there.'
Deuteronomy 34:4
Prayer
At key moments in our lives, Lord,
we stand on the brink.
All that has gone before,
the road travelled, lies behind
and the view in front of us
seems vast and overwhelming.
Like Moses, we stand today for a moment –
neither here nor there,
breathing in, taking in
the vision, the promise.
It is an awesome, amazing moment,
a faithful glimpse of your plan, trusted and rejoiced in.
But down from the mount, back to the road,
away from the stretching view,
the future seems uncertain, insecure, confusing;
looking back creates longing and loss;
moving forward brings fear, anxiety and crisis of confidence.
So guide us, God, as we travel,
strengthen us on the way,
comfort us in our reflections,
give us again the moments that count
and mean so much,
for you are with us – as promised.
Readings
John 14:1–7 Jesus, the way
Psalm 119:145–9 Meditating on promises
Hebrews 8:3–6 Promises of better things
Prayer activity
Take some time to think of your church history or even family history. Who was it
who passed on to you the teachings of Jesus? Who told you about God? Remember
now those who have gone before us who gave their lives to truth and service. What
did they work for in the church and society? Did they live to see these things come
about? What would they be encouraged to see happening today? Meditate on the
thoughts you have around these questions.
Prayer for the Church
That the Good News may be told and read in all languages, and responded positively
to. That newspaper editors and news broadcasters might promote truth
especially those we know personally, or because of celebrity, who are involved with the
reporting of news through local and national media. Pray also for the work of Bible
Societies, making known the Word of God in scripture.
Blessing
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty;
Hold me with thy powerful hand.
CH4 167
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