Passing Through the Waters

Many of our circles at St. Mark Presbyterian are reading a study called An Abiding Hope:  The Presence of God in Exodus and Deuteronomy. If the video below doesn't appear, click here.

December's Lesson, "Passing Through the Waters" was about the parting of the Red Sea:  Exodus 13:17- Exodus 15: 21.  Our study leader, Donna, introduced the lesson with this video.  We discussed the helplessness the Hebrews must have felt.  We compared it to how helpless we often feel especially during this time of year.  The prayer below concluded the lesson:

Redeemer God, we thank you for the gift of your presence when life threatens to overwhelm us.  When we feel helpless and hopeless, grant that we may step forward in faith, trusting you to protect and deliver us.  We pray also for those who come to this country seeking to escape harsh realities at home.  Be with us as a nation as we consider those who cross our borders, and help us to discern fatithful responses to the issues that arise.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen.