God says, “Remember the Sabbath, to keep it holy.” God knew from the beginning of creation that we needed Sabbath rest to renew our spirits and prepare for the next endeavors before us. Why should we ignore the commands of our Creator?
With rejoicing we come, Dear Lord,To Your Sabbath, a day set aside to worship
And to rest in Your Presence. For at Your creation of the world
You accomplished magnificence and order, And pronounced it good and rested on the seventh day.
We honor and bless Your Holy Name. As Your people come together to worship,
Let us put aside all that would distract or detract, Let us confess our sin, find Your cleansing power,
And know with assurance that You have made us Righteous through the sacrifice of Your Son
Who redeemed creation from Satan’s snare.
Bless those who are persecuted for Your Name’s sake. Bless those who serve You wherever they are,
Bringing Your message and love to the world, To every tribe, every nation, every people, every tongue.
Make their sanctuaries places of praise and honor Whether home, storefront, church, or cathedral,
Blessed places where two or many Join to pray and worship Your Holy Name.
Where there is injustice, call Your church To champion those who serve You mightily.
Where there is prejudice, Cleanse tongues and attitudes that all may live in peace.
Where there is tarnishing of Your message, Guide through the Holy Spirit to set the record straight.
Where there is sin, convict And bring repentance where there is no hope,
Let Your Son’s words and actions reign supreme. Amen.
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