Here’s
a closing commission and benediction for the first Sunday of Lent. It was written by Bruce Prewer.
Commission
and Benediction
It was never promised
that you will not be tempted,
not thrown into turmoil,
not stumble or fall,
but that by grace you will
be saved, through trusting God.
Let
it be, dear Lord, let it be.
Grace
is a free gift of God.
Gift. Just
ongoing gift.
For me. For
you.
Let
it be, dear Lord, let it be.
You
have a destiny to inherit,
over
which the angels in heaven marvel.
The
quiet strength of Christ,
the humble power of God,
and the pervasive light of
the Spirit,
is yours
today and always.
Thanks be to God.
