Moments of Prayer and Reflection from the 225th General Assembly
The following are hymns and blessings from 225th General Assembly Worship services. I offer them to you as prayers and moments to reflect.
I Love the Lord, Who Heard My Cry
GTG#799 based on Psalm 116
I love the Lord, who heard my cry
and pitied every groan.
Long as I live and troubles rise,
I’ll hasten to God’s throne.
I love the Lord, who heard my cry
and chased my grief away.
O let my heart no more despair
while I have breath to pray.
Assurance of Belovedness by Rev. Ruth West
We are dear to the heart of God who steadfast loving kindness follow us in all ways –
from before the cross and through eternity. God surrounds us with communities of care so
that we don’t have to be alone even when we are by ourselves. God calls each of us beloved.
Hallelujah!
Blessing by Rev. Ruth T. West
May the God who consoles-
renew within you an openness to curiosity.
May the grace of that renewal compel your authenticity
and give you courage to be who God has called you to be.
May you always feel the love of God, the hope embodied
in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the enduring comfort
of the Holy Spirit.
