Come and See

The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon. One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated Anointed). He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas” (which is translated Peter). John 1:35-42

Loving Creator you love all creation

you made us interdependent and free

all life in balance, dancing in rhythm

a sacred circle of vibrant living hope.

We have tried to control your creation

and we have sought to rule all things

yet now we find ourselves very weak

vulnerable to every passing storm.

You walked in the dust with the people

you offered invitation to everyone

and even though we betray and leave

you still stretch out your hand to us.

Make us faithful again to follow you

enliven our spirits and our curiosity

help us to seek you in every moment

so your sacred circle might be whole.