A Prayer Inspired by 1 John 4:7-21 for Fifth Sunday of Easter, Lectionary Year B
A prayer I wrote after lectio divina with the text, which was used in worship on May 2, 2021.
- Understanding the power of the Holy Spirit at work through the elements of Christian worship to nurture faith.
- Understands various elements and purposes of Christian worship.
- Uses silence, language, art, music, ritual, and symbols in crafting meaningful liturgies that respect cultures and peoples and lead to spiritual transformation.
- Connects creativity and the creative arts to an understanding of being made in the image of God the Creator in theology and practice.
Exploring my own prayer practice–which is more like popcorn than clockwork.
- Praying actively and nurturing spiritual practices.
- Exhibits a personal life of prayer.
- Continuing discernment of one’s call in community.
- Displays an openness to God’s transforming action in one’s life and recognizes the ongoing evolution of a personal sense of call.
- Exhibiting a commitment to lifelong spiritual development and faithful personal stewardship.
- Understands the value of ongoing spiritual development as an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ.
Busy Little Sunshine 