Aprils 6 Sermon: Five and Following

Prayer in Preparation for Worship:
Almighty God, your Son came into the world to free us from sin and death.  Breathe upon us with the
power of your Spirit, that we may be raised to new life in Christ, and serve you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one god, forever and ever. Amen

Prayer of Confession:
Lord, Your love for us is so deep that any human attempt of love pales by comparison.  But as we respond to Your love, it is obvious that we shy away from trying to understand the depth of Your love. It is because we are afraid---that it will overwhelm us.  After all, what have we to offer in return, that would not seem puny next to the love You showed us.  So, to protect ourselves, we limit ourselves to examining reflections of your love, refusing to dive in and examine its fullness.

Forgive us, Lord for letting fear run our lives so that we do not allow in the fullness of Your love.  Give us the courage to open our minds to understand Your love, and to open our hearts so that it may fill and overflow our lives.  AMEN.

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