Scripture:

Psalm 34:1-9 (reading from The Message)

Mark 10:46-52 (reading from NRSV)

The "Take-Home" Prayer

Dear God, I praise You and thank You for the gift of Jesus.  I thank you that You show us that You want to make us whole, to live into the fullness of life, and to be Your gifts of life in the world.   I thank You that Jesus reveals that You want to know what it is that we want --  that You say to us, “What do you want me to do for you?”  I offer to You now my response to that loving question (take some time to list what you are wanting - - healing, help, hope.  Do not worry at this moment if it is what God wants for you or not).  God, this is what I want, help me to know if there are things that You want for me that are even better  (take some time to be silent, open to the wonder of God’s love for You revealed in the gift of Jesus.  Listen for ways God is speaking to you--15 minutes or so).  God, I want to see --  I want to see where I hurt and hurt others.  I want to see how I can move and live in Your healing, and I can embody Your healing to others.  I thank You for Your light.  In Jesus’ name.  Amen.