Here I Am, Lord

We continue the sermon series, “This is Our Story. This is Our Song.” If you worshipped in-person during March, you know that we voted the brackets for our favorite hymns in the FUMC version of March Madness. This summer, the winners of the brackets will be the focus for the upcoming sermon series. As part of the series, I am writing a prayer inspired by the words of the focus hymn. This week’s hymn is “Here I Am, Lord” As you prepare for worship, sing the focus hymn in your heart, keep the prayer on your lips, and renew your mind with the Scripture for the Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with the hymn, you can find the words online or in the United Methodist Hymnal on page 593.

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Prayer: Lord of sea and sky. Lord who hears the people’s cry. For those who dwell in dark and sin, God’s hand will save. God who made stars and night. God who makes our darkness bright. Lord of snow and rain, who bears your people’s pain. You weep for love of us and too often we turn away. You can transform our stone hearts and give us hearts for love. Speak a Word to Us. Lord of wind and flame, who tends the poor and lame. Set a feast for us providing us with the best bread, satisfying our hearts and giving us life. Here we are, Lord. We are yours, Lord. We heard you calling in the night. We will go for you Lord if you lead us. We will hold your people in our heart.

Blessings,

Rev. Sherri