Daily Worship

Chanting for Church

Rachel July 23, 2016 0 0

Exodus 20 : 3

‘You shall have no other gods before me.’

Singing and cheering from the stands.  Scarves waved.  Everyone in the one section supporting the one team and chanting with one voice.  Arms thrown round complete strangers when a goal is scored.  Spirits lifted when the team is ahead and an enormous sense of dejection when things are not going well.  The elation and the despair, all-encompassing and shared with all the other fans.  Come rain, hail or shine, real fans are there.

Loyalty.  Unity.  Common purpose. Shared experience.  Is that what church does for you?

You come first Heavenly Father…
At least we want you to
But we confess that sometimes other things get in the way –
Things we think are important.
Things that demand our time
Our energy
Our loyalty,
Sometimes squeeze you out
And the enthusiasm we expend on them
Isn’t always there for you
Or for the community of your people.
Forgive us, Lord God.

And hear us as we ask you to help us to take our place
In the community of your people
So that together,
We may praise you as you deserve.
Wholeheartedly
And without limit...