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.
