Lament is a heartfelt expression of sorrow for the pain and suffering that we both experience and witness in the world around us. It is a broken-hearted cry out to God that the world is not as it should be. Lament is not simply a complaint, but an invitation to bring our broken hearts to God, to meet Jesus IN the grief, instead of trying to escape or whitewash over it. This week we invite you to dig deep into the sacred space of lament in various forms.
Monday – Wake Up, Jesus
Click Here to experience a 10 minute prayer and worship experience of lament.
Tuesday – The Weight Of Grief
Click Here to experience a 10 minute reflective prayer practice of lament, called The Weight Of Grief.
Wednesday – Jesus Wept
Click Here to be guided in a 9 minute breath prayer, called Jesus Wept.
Thursday – The Wounded Saviour
Click Here to be guided in an 8 minute reflection and worship practice, called Wounded Saviour.
Friday – Why Aren’t You Awake?
Click Here to engage in the practice of Lament through worship, with the song Why Aren’t You Awake?
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Gratitude #2
Today we want to engage in the practice of Gratitude. And to do this, you’ll need a physical piece of paper – and something to write with. In our day-to-day lives, it can be easy to focus on whatever feels like it isn’t going the way we want, and slip often into grumbling and complaining. And that behavior can have a very negative impact on our emotional and even physical well-being.
Generosity
The Bible reminds us that “the earth is the Lord’s and everything in it” (Psalm 24:1) and that we are merely stewards of the things currently under our care.
Prayer of St. Patrick's
St. Patrick was a follower of Jesus hundreds of years ago and was known for many things, one of which being this prayer. These words, written so long ago, still ring true today. When you struggle to find the words, use this guided prayer to help connect with the presence of Christ all around you.