On Week 1 of our "Coming Home" Advent Series, Will Briggs leads us towards an encounter with God's word in the story of the prodigal son and the questions it raises about what abiding in Christ. Where is your home?
The prayer Will uses at the end, as a prayer for our church during this season is:
Glory to you, oh God, King of the Universe
We give you thanks for your son,
Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour,
whose name we bear and to whom we belong.
You have led us to this time and place;
we give you thanks for all that you have given us.
Save us, now, from the weariness of our own self-reliance.
Fill us with your Spirit, that we may know you better.
Open the eyes of our heart, that we may see you, and adore you.
Enliven our imagination, that we may long for that which only you can do.
Awaken us, that we might know your presence
and truly be the living and active Body of Christ.
Made one with Jesus, we pray in his name, Amen.
Can also be viewed as a video here: https://youtu.be/d7pJaMM2iSw