Holy One of God -
We live because of You.
We find this teaching difficult and wonder who can accept it - for we would rather trust our own efforts instead of the Spirit that gives life.
Forgive us for not accepting the words of spirit and life that You speak to us. Forgive us for turning back and no longer going about with You.
When You ask us if we wish to go away, may we reply, “Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life.”
To whom can we go for life?
To the One who abides in us…the One whom God sent…the One who is aware of our complaints…we turn toward, and we pray.
Amen.