WORD

Snippet

So now the Grammy's set themselves up as Church and God -- holding a "wedding ceremony" for folks who choose to make the intimacy of love and marriage a big political billboard. I'm not homophobic... I love ALL. I'm just tired of people rewriting, scripture, molding God to fit their opinions. Be cautious... The One true God does not share the stage with anyone. He will not be mocked nor will He be diluted to make you feel better about yourself.  Chonda Pierce on Facebook

Scripture

What happened was this: People knew God perfectly well, but when they didn’t treat him like God, refusing to worship him, they trivialized themselves into silliness and confusion so that there was neither sense nor direction left in their lives. Romans 1:21,22 Message

Song

"Thy Word" Amy Grant

http://youtu.be/FS1LAc5DSCU

[Chorus:]

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet

And a light unto my path

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet

And a light unto my path

When I feel afraid, think I've lost my way

Still You're there right beside me

Nothing will I fear as long as you are near

Please be near me to the end

[Chorus]

I will not forget your love for me

And yet my heart forever is wandering

Jesus be my guide, hold me to Your side

And I will love You to the end

[Chorus]

Nothing will I fear as long as you are near

Please be near me to the end

[Chorus]

And a light unto my path

You're the light unto my path

Sentence Prayer

Beloved God,

We fear you judgement:

Teach us to know it as our friend.

Your word has pierced us to the bone;

We are exposed, laid open to your sight.

Therefore, let us bless you,

For you come to us when we are most ashamed;

And when we long to hide our face from you,

You will not suffer us to turn away.

You call us by our name;

You touch us, raise us,

Invit us into shameless love.

God our lover, know us, Judge us,

Turn us, wound us, demand of us,

Forgive us,

We are yours.

We abandon ourselves to your love.

We trust you.  Amen

(The Pattern of our Days Worship in the Celtic Tradition From the Iona community Kathy Galloway Paulist Press Monarch New Jersey 1999 pg 106)

A.dore God for there is no shadow or turning in him

C.onfess those sins you consider good he considers evil

T.hank God His alone is worthy of our abandoned love

S.upplication  Pray for those who have exchanged the truth of God for lies