Father in Heaven
Our desire is to dwell
To make a home
To be at home
To find our home
Here in Your love
To tabernacle
To be placed
To know You dwell
Among us, with us, and in us
To continue
To endure
To remain
To stay
To build our lives here
To plant ourselves here
To know Your Spirit is here
Our prayer is to dwell
To make a home
To be at home
To find our home
Here in Your love
Amen
“I will make my dwelling among you.” Exodus 25:8
“The word became flesh and dwelt among us.” John 1:14
“As the Father has loved me, I love you: make your home (dwell) in my love.” John 15:9
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Lord God,
We pause in this moment to give You worthy recognition
For Your supreme sovereignty over all things.
We offer both acknowledgment and gratitude
For Your attentive, providential love and care
That You extend to us each day.
Dear God,
There are so many ordinary ways
To give and receive your love.
From the cuddles of our kids.
From the laughter of a dear friend.
From holding the hand of a spouse.
Teach me today
To give and receive
Your love as a neighbor.
God of Welcome,
I dedicate my table to You.
You are kind.
You are good.
You are beautiful.
I ask that I would receive You
In the generosity of kinship gathered around my table.
Dear Holy Flame,
If ‘Hope is the thing with feathers’, (thank you, Emily Dickinson)
Then Joy is the thing that flickers!
Neighbor, I pray for you.
May God shield you, protect you, and defend you
From the cold, the hard earth, the icy winds,
And from the plots of anyone bent on your harm.
May your mind, body, soul, and spirit be guarded from all evil.
May you find shelter under His pinions
And refuge under His wings.
Father in Heaven,
We pray for warmth this winter.
May Your love ignite the embers of our faith
When the winter presses the bitter cold
Against the doors of our hearts and homes.