They died in faith without having received God’s promises, but from a distance they saw and greeted them. (Hebrews 11:13)
What do we ask of you, O God,
but faithfulness in presence and
mercy from devouring powers?
What do you ask of us, O God,
but integrity in discipleship and
compassion in community?
How have we failed one another, O Christ?
What do we ask of you, O God,
but timeliness in justice and
holy fury in redemption?
What do you ask of us, O God,
but patience in labor and
hope in restoration?
How have we tested one another’s limits, O Call?
What do we ask of you, O God,
but a rock to rest upon and
reward for sacrifice?
What do you ask of us, O God,
but trust in your steadfastness and
surrender of our treasures?
How have we counted one another’s costs, O Creator?
What do we ask of you, O God,
but inspiration for renewal and
courage for peace?
What do you ask of us, O God, but
but humility in worship and
dreams of what may be?
How have we failed one another, O Covenant?
What do we ask of you, O God,
but that you come?
And what do you ask of us
but that we be ready?
And will it be so?
Amen.