June 2004

Issue 176

Jesus said to them,  “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church.”

(Matthew 16: 13 - 19)

Dear Friends,

 

             I have just returned from CREDO, a wonderful week-long “wellness program” sponsored by the Church Pension Fund focusing on spiritual, vocational, health and financial wellness.  (CREDO = Clergy Reflection Education Discernment Opportunity)  I look forward to exploring such ‘wellness’ with you all this Summer.  For now, may I share with you the following prayer from the conference.

Yours in Christ,

Martin

Holy God, be in my mind

that I might let go of all

that diminishes the

movement of Your Spirit

within me.

 

Discerning God, be in

my eyes, that I might see

You in the midst of all

the business that fills

my life.

Loving God, be in my heart,

that I can be open to those I love,

to those with whom I share ministry

and to the whole human family.

 

Gracious God, be in that

grace-filled silence that

lies deep within me, that

I might live in Christ as

Christ lives in me.

 

Amen.