Matthew 10:40-42
40“Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. 41Whoever welcomes a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward; and whoever welcomes a righteous person in the name of a righteous person will receive the reward of the righteous; 42and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple — truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward.”
- Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
- Sit five to fifteen minutes in silence bringing your attention to the Breath.
- Sit with welcome.
- Welcome.
- Welcome all.
- Welcome me.
- Welcome you.
- Welcome.
- Welcome darkness.
- Welcome waiting.
- Welcome unknowning.
- Welcome.
- Welcome light.
- Welcome breath.
- Welcome wisdom.
- Seek the fruit of the Spirit in welcome.
- What is your message from God?
- Give thanks to God for this time in prayer and for any new insights you have received.
- Share as you feel led in the reply box below.
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, July 2, 2017, the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)
Genesis 22:1-14
Psalm 13:1-6
Romans 6:12-23
Matthew 10:40-42
If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author. Permission to use in not-for-profit settings (c) 2017 The Rev. Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD