This Sunday at the Presbyterian Church in Morristown our children will present a Musical - Oh, Jonah! The children do an amazing job. It is also amazing how biblical themes can hit home through a very different Sunday service experience.
Thinking about Jonah and his initial unwillingness to follow God's call I was surprised to find in a worship resource (Call to Worship Volume 39.1 2005-2006) the below prayer of confession for the lectionary passages on Sunday (2/5) - but not intended for Jonah. Yet the relationship can not be missed - much like a giant fish.
"Gracious God, in Jesus Christ you have taken our human existence, to redeem us from the brokenness of our sin. Yet we hide from your light; we resist your rule. We fail to proclaim the good news of your love. Even when we strive to fulfill you will, we fall too easily back into disobedience.
Grant us your mercy, God of grace. Do for us what we cannot do for ourselves: establish in us the righteousness you desire. Give us your Spirit, to lead us in the life of Jesus Christ, to the glory of your holy name.
AMEN
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