Here’s a prayer of petition and commitment inspired by
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 (the story of the prodigal son). It was written by Roddy Hamilton and posted
on Mucky Paws.
Place
(inspired
by Luke 15:1-3, 11-32)
Loving God
may we be found
and may we find
a place called home
a place where faith holds us
and grace renews us
where forgiveness longs for us
to be who you will us to be
may we find a place called home
where we are accepted as we are
where we are taken in
and loved unconditionally
a place called home
where we belong
and our souls fit
and our questions are allowed
and our anger is heard
and our needs are recognised
and our pain is held
and our names are known
and may this
be that place, O God,
this community
this group of travellers and doubters
and companions on the way
this home
where your place
is our place
and place isn’t a building
but a way of being together
in relationship
held together
by love
Loving God
Homecoming God
may we make this a home
to all who still yet seek
a place of grace-filled sanctuary
and gracious welcome
So be it
Amen
~ written by Roddy Hamilton, and posted on Mucky
Paws. http://www.nkchurch.org.uk/index.php/mucky-paws
