Telling the Story

Since many have undertaken to set down an orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed on to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, I too decided, after investigating everything carefully from the very first, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the truth concerning the things about which you have been instructed. Luke 1:1-4 (NRSV)

Loving Creator you whisper our stories

so that we can retell them to our children

so they can understand how blessed we are

and how we are small part of a larger story.

The winter is on the horizon and in the wind

the leaves fall to make the woodlands carpet

we dry our food and store all the summer seeds

so we can renew life in your appointed time.

The world harbors so many confusing stories

and many make money on telling their lies

you have promised to bring light in darkness

and to set the prisoners and suffering free.

Give us voices to share the story of your love

give us strong arms to help those who are in need

strengthen our weak hearts so we can share 

in helping set the captive and suffering go free. Amen.