Week 30 - The Mission
Welcome! I become aware of my body. Of my posture, my heart rate, my breathing. I listen attentively to what is on my mind and I tell Jesus about it. Do I already want to be guided by Him and by what He has to say to me?
Theme:
As the followers of Jesus become more and more aware of what has happened, they begin to understand their own responsibilities. Jesus’ words become even more meaningful and effective.
What I desire:
That the risen Lord will conquer my resistance and my lack of faith.
That I dare to abandon myself to him.
That I can, and also dare, to act in accordance with his mission for me.
That I can see what that would mean.
While I listen to the music, I consider the lyrics and whether they relate to the mission Jesus has for me in my everyday life.
Music: Everyday God. Bernadette Farrell
Earth's creator, Everyday God,
Loving Maker, O Jesus,
You who shaped us, O Spirit,
Recreate us, Come, be with us.
In your presence, Everyday God,
We are gathered, O Jesus,
You have called us, O Spirit,
To restore us, Come, be with us.
Life of all lives, Everyday God,
Love of all loves, O Jesus,
Hope of all hopes, O Spirit,
Light of all lights, Come, be with us.
In our resting, Everyday God,
In our rising, O Jesus,
In our hoping, O Spirit,
In our waiting, Come, be with us.
In our dreaming, Everyday God,
In our daring, O Jesus,
In our searching, O Spirit,
In our sharing, Come, be with us.
God of laughter, Everyday God,
God of sorrow, O Jesus,
Home and shelter, O Spirit,
Strong and patient, Come, be with us.
Way of freedom, Everyday God,
Star of morning, O Jesus,
Timeless healer, O Spirit,
Flame eternal, Come, be with us.
Word of gladness, Everyday God,
Word of mercy, O Jesus,
Word of friendship, O Spirit,
Word of challenge, Come, be with us.
Gentle father, Everyday God,
Faithful brother, O Jesus,
Tender sister, O Spirit.
Loving mother, Come, be with us.
Our beginning, Everyday God,
Our unfolding, O Jesus,
Our enduring, O Spirit,
Journey's ending, Come, be with us.
Alleluia, Everyday God,
Now and always, O Jesus,
Alleluia, O Spirit,
Through all ages, Come, be with us.
Spotify Link:
https://open.spotify.com/track/0ABCDtI5QMa3T50oU6sEPY?si=6cfb0bfaedc14747
YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erZuM8rJWso
Matthew 28, 16 – 20
Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted.
The ‘mountain’ is the symbol of divine presence. It is where Jesus reveals His divine nature. The disciples obey and go to the place where Jesus has called them. Do I go with them? Where am I standing as I step into this story?
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Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.
Jesus speaks with authority and gives a mission. Go! Don’t wait, take action!
Jesus gives a mission. Also, to me! What does that mean to me? What does that evoke in me?
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‘And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’
The mission Jesus gives is big but we are not on our own. He says: ‘I am with you always’ but He still sends me on a mission. What effect does this have on me? Do I want to hear Him and take action?
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Music: Everyday God.