God of the mystery
in rules and regulation we get structure
structure for our lives
structure for the world
it is a framework to build our lives on
setting us free to be the people who long to say
“you are our God and we are your people.”
We long to go where you would lead us
whether on easy, gentle paths
or hard, tough climbs
no matter where you would lead us
we know there is no god but you
for the structures of the world
the galaxy
the whole created universe
show your power, your glory, your might
were there no human voice to sing your praise
the rocks would shout with joy
were there no worship in this place
the branches of the trees would make a joyful noise
were there no prayer at this time
birdsong would bring forth supplication
to the one who is our God and we God’s people
there is none like you
none more worthy of our adoration
none more worthy of our love
love which we seek with our whole hearts, souls, minds and bodies this day
longing for a deeper intimacy with our God
whose laws we sometimes fail to follow
we make burdensome rules that make people stumble and fall
we argue over which rules to follow and which only apply to ‘other people’
we fail to love neighbour as ourselves
humbly, we fall at your feet, our God
seeking your forgiveness to be poured out in our lives more and more
longing to listen to the words of Jesus saying “forgive them, Father, for they know not what they do.”
may we know we are forgiven, whether we know or do not know what we do
that we may in worship and service truly show the world we love you, God, with everything we are
Fill us with the Holy Spirit that these words may be true and bound around our hearts, bodies and minds
as a never-ending reminder of who we are and whose we are
Christ’s our Lord’s
Amen