Most Holy Trinity

 

Opening Prayer

Creator of the Heavens

We cry out and you answer

You pick us up from the depths

and give us healing and strength

We reach out and you embrace us

You call us your beloved children

and allow us to call you Father

Let us sing your praise!

Amen

 

Journal/Reflection Questions

Proverbs 8:22-31

• Where do you find delight? Is it a place?  Is it a hobby?  Is it a person?
• How has God marked you as His own?

 Romans 5:1-5

•  How does the Spirit work in you? How is it manifested?  Where does it reside?  Can you feel the presence of the Holy Spirit?
• When did you last boast of God’s love? What words did you use/What words could you use?

 John 16:12-15

• What is divine love? Define divine love.
• How does the Holy Spirit speak to you? What does it have to say?

 

General Questions for Journaling

• How do you carry God with you each day?
• Does nature speak to you? What does it say?  What parts of nature speak to you?
• Does God have a signature? If so, what does it look like?
• How do you show gratitude for creation?
• How do you show gratitude for the human race?
• What do you value about the human race?
• Name ways people disappoint. Name ways God disappoints.
• How does a person know the Holy Spirit has been given to them?
• Is there a time when you needed (wished for) more from God?
• How does the phrase, God gives you only what you can handle apply? What about those times when you are overwhelmed?  How does the Gospel reading give insight to this phrase?

 

Closing Prayer

Leader:  Father of all, we pray…

ALL:  for those who feel alone and abandoned.

Leader:  Creator, we pray…

 ALL:  for those looking for their purpose.

Leader:  Son of God, we pray…

 ALL:  for those who seek healing from illness or hurt.

Leader:  Lord of Lords, we pray…

ALL:  for those in need of mercy and forgiveness.

Leader:  Spirit of truth, we pray…

ALL:  for those who need direction.

 Leader:  Advocate, we pray…

 ALL:  for those who cannot stand up for themselves.

 Leader:  Holy Trinity, we pray…

ALL:  for your continued guidance and support.

 

Challenge for the Week:   Spend time outdoors this week.  Make plans to go to the zoo or a park and instead of rushing through to see all of the animals or to trying to fit in a little exercise, take the time to enjoy and appreciate what you see around you.  Sit down and take in the sights and sounds.  Consider what it would be like to be the squirrel digging in your planter box or the tiger pacing in the cage.  Watch the wind move the leaves in the tree or water lap upon the shore and reflect on what these things tell you; what does God say through the nature which surrounds us?  When you reflect on these things, it’s hard not to be in awe of the work God did for us and in wonder of how it all works together for a purpose.  Determine how you will show God appreciation for these gifts on a regular basis and not take them for granted.