Litany of Reassurance
(based on the Matthew 1 4 :2 2 -33; Genesis 37 :1 -2 81 9 9 -1 84 3:1 -3a)
When the wind is strong and the waves are high,
remember the words of Jesus:
Take heart, it is I. Do not be afraid.
When our dreams come to nothing,
and we wonder what lies ahead,
remember the words of Jesus:
Take heart, it is I. Do not be afraid.
When those we love disappoint us,
or hurt us deeply,
remember the words of Jesus:
Take heart, it is I. Do not be afraid.
When we begin to question God’s call,
or doubt God’s love,
remember the words of Jesus:
Take heart, it is I. Do not be afraid.
When we’ve lost all hope,
and don’t know where to turn,
remember the words of Jesus:
Take heart, it is I. Do not be afraid.
When our faith is stretched to the breaking point,
remember the words of Jesus:
Take heart, it is I. Do not be afraid,
for I have redeemed you.
I have called you by name; you are Mine.
I have called you by name; you are Mine.
When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you.
When you pass through rivers of difficulty,
you will not be overwhelmed.
When you walk through the fire,
you shall not be burned,
and the flame will not consume you.
For I am the Lord, your God,
the Holy One of
This litany is based on the suggested texts for Sunday, August 7 , 2 01 1 7 :1 -2 8Egypt 1 9 Mount Horeb 1 4 :2 2 -33 tells the story of Peter’s attempt to walk on water with Jesus. The recurring refrain in this litany comes from Jesus’ reassuring words to the disciples when they first see him coming toward them on the water. The passage at the close of the litany is from Isaiah 4 3:1 -3a.
If you are looking for a song response to follow this reading, you might consider David Haas’s beautiful You Are Mine. (See the lyrics here.)
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