Thursday, June 26, 2014

MISSING

Snippet

I don't have a problem believing in God and Jesus. But in Genesis one has to wonder about these sentences that just go on and end without finishing. The thought is unfinished. Where did Adam go? What is he doing? Hello? There has to be some pages missing.  Bill Cosby

Scripture

And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died[f] so you will not grieve like people who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14
Song
The Hymn for the Missing by Red
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWEsrQx6A2U

I tried to walk together
But the night was growing dark
Thought you were beside me
But I reached and you were gone
Sometimes I hear you calling
From some lost and distant shore
I hear you crying softly for the way it was before
Where are you now?
Are you lost?
Will I find you again?
Are you alone?
Are you afraid?
Are you searching for me?
Why did you go? I had to stay
Now I'm reaching for you
Will you wait? will you wait?
Will I see you again?
you took it with you when you left
These scars are just a trace
Now it wanders lost and wounded
This heart that I misplaced
Where are you now?
Are you lost?
Will I find you again?
Are you alone?
Are you afraid?
Are you searching for me?
Why did you go? I had to stay
Now I'm reaching for you
Will you wait? will you wait?
Will I see you again?

Sentence Prayer

Lord,
So strange to us
This doorway labeled death!
-A door of darkness
Still closed to protect us
From the brilliance of eternal life;
A final obstacle
To the fullness of your presence.
We stand together at the threshold,
(Name)
And I pray this prayer
For this your child.
Give courage, Lord,
For this uncharted journey,
Peacefulness at parting
From all that must be left behind
An inner vision of invitation
For all that is better that awaits.
And I  also must release (name)
From my own flawed embrace
To your precious and perfect presence.
Soon enough I too must follow.
Placing my footsteps
In those of Christ Himself.  Amen 

(Celtic Daily Prayer pg 225 North Umbria Community)

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