Burning but Not Consumed

Holy God, you call to us from Scripture, from the preaching of your word, from the gift of song, from the love of a friend, from the beauty of nature.

Are you speaking now, Lord? Help us listen.

We are overwhelmed, stressed, full to the brim. We are at a breaking point, God. We don’t know why this is happening and we don’t know where you are. But we will give this to you.

Where in your life do you feel overwhelmed?

Are you speaking now, Lord? Help me listen.

We feel lost in the whirlwind of life. Spinning from one thing to the next, our souls feel untethered from the source. There is too much to do and we don’t know how to do it all. But we will give this to you.

How do you feel lost and disconnected from God?

Are you speaking now, Lord? Help me listen.

Fear grips our hearts. We cling to what we know, where we feel safe. In the midst of change and transition, the ground beneath us feels like sinking sand. We want things to be the same and yet you are doing something new. But we will give this to you.

What fear is in your heart today?

Are you speaking now, Lord? Help me listen.

Like a bush blazing off in the distance, Lord inspire us by your Spirit to turn towards you. Where there is overwhelm, grant peace. Where we are lost, guide our path. Where fear holds tight, draw near with your warm light. When we feel our world burning, remind us that your flame does not consume.

You are with us and you are speaking. What will you reveal to us?

Help us to listen.