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)