Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
12“See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone’s work. 13I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”
14“Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they will have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates.”
16“It is I, Jesus, who sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.” 17The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let everyone who hears say, “Come.” And let everyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who wishes take the water of life as a gift.
20The one who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
21The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen.
- Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
- Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying attention to the deep breath.
- Bring your attention to a place in you that is waiting for God to show up.
- Go and sit by the water noticing how your thirst desires to be quenched.
- Drink the water as the gift that God intends it to be.
- Come, Lord Jesus!
- Bring your attention to a place in the world that is waiting for God to show up.
- Go and sit by the water noticing how the world’s thirst desires to be quenched.
- Drink the water as the gift that God intends it to be.
- Come, Lord Jesus!
- What is God’s message for you?
- 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, June 2, the Seventh Sunday of Easter Year C
Acts 16:16-34
Psalm 97:1-12
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
John 17:20-26
If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author. Permission to use in not-for-profit settings (c) 2019 The Rev. Dr. Lil Smith, DASD.