Here’s
a litany inspired by Jeremiah 1: 4-10.
It was written by Emily Browning, and is set for five voices.
Litany: A God Who Believes in Me
(inspired by Jeremiah
1: 4-10)
1: I won’t believe in a God who doesn’t
believe in me.
2: God said to me, “I know you, and I have
consecrated you.
A prophet to the nations–that’s what I have
in mind for you.”
1: I said to God, “Look at me. I don’t
know anything. I am only. . .”
3: . . .a middle-aged man,
secure in my job as a businessman but always
sensing
that God is calling me to full-time ministry.
4: I am only a young woman, struggling
with my identity
and living in fear that I will never find a
meaningful path for my life.
5: I am only an eight-year-old boy.
My Sunday School teacher says that I should
tell my friends about Jesus,
but I am afraid they will laugh at me.
2:
I am only an elderly woman,
fearing that as I lose my independence
I also will lose my chance to make an impact
on the world.
1: I am only a thirty-five-year-old
mother.
I love my children, but sometimes I feel so
tired and alone.
How can I find time for my family, for
myself, and for God?
3:
I am only a teenager, trying to
figure out who I am.
Should I go to college, join the military,
get a job. . .?
How do I know that God has plans for me?
4:
But the Loving God said to me,
“You will go to all to whom I send you,
and I will tell you what to say.
Do not be afraid of anyone, for I am with
you.”
All: I won’t believe in a God who doesn’t
believe in me.
3:
I am male.
2:
I am female.
4:
I am Latino.
5: I am African American.
1:
I am Asian.
3:
I am white.
2:
I am Native American.
All: I am called.
1:
I won’t believe in a God who
doesn’t believe in me.
2: I am visually impaired.
3:
I use a wheelchair to get around.
4:
I recently suffered a brain
injury.
5:
I am hearing impaired.
1:
I need a cane to keep me steady on
my feet.
2: I was born with Down’s syndrome.
3:
Then the Creator’s hand touched my
mouth.
The God of Grace said to me,
“Now I have put my words in your mouth.
I have given you an important job to do.”
1:
I voiced my doubts.
2:
But God promised to be with me.
3:
I told God that I was afraid.
4:
But God said that no one is called
who will not be equipped.
5:
The One who calls me promises not
to desert me.
1:
I am called and assured.
2:
I am called in faith.
3:
I am called and blessed.
4:
I am called by grace.
5:
I am called and equipped.
All: I believe in a God who also believes in me.
~
written by Emily Browning, and posted on Consider
Your Call. http://www.consideryourcall.org/sites/default/files/CYC-Media/Toolbox/Materials/Worship-Toolbox.pdf
