Friday Morning Prayer

Grace:

I ask for a profound gratitude for the gift of

being called to the service of discerning

leadership at this time in the history of CLC-

USA.

Lord Jesus, we ask you nowTo help us to remain with you

always,To be close to you with all ardor

of our hearts,To take up joyfully the mission

youentrusted to us

And that is to continue your presence

And spread the good news of your Resurrection.

(Carlo Martini, SJ)

Prayer

I step into the flow, and then I let it go

my mind, my heart

& my soul (2X) I surrender (2X)

my mind, my heart & my soul.

Song and Movement: Surrender

Mt 16:13-19

When Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?“ They replied, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.“ He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?“ Simon Peter said in reply, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.“ Jesus said to him in reply, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father.

Reflection

• What do I find most “life-giving” in the call to serve CLC-USA in this discernment process…

• To what degree do I find myself open to the guidance of the Spirit as we continue on this journey of re-organizing ourselves…

Grace:

I ask for a profound gratitude for the gift of being called to the service of discerning

leadership at this time in the history of CLC-

USA.