Sunday Afternoon Prayer: On the 16th Anniversary of My Profession of Faith

16 years ago yesterday (November 3, 1996), I stood before my church and claimed God’s baptismal promises as my own when I made public profession of faith.  16 years later, this is my prayer: 

Thank you, Father:

            For your covenant love expressed in the waters of baptism;

For the adventure of following you;

            For the people who have surrounded me on the journey.

Christ, have mercy:

            When I think I can follow you myself;

            When I forget your loving promises;

            When I want to know the destination and don’t trust you to guide.

Spirit, guide me:

            In the upcoming year of following you;

            In growing more like Christ;

            In resting in your promises.

In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  Amen.