Always the Father's Dear Children

Sunday Psalm 5.4.25

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Father God
Lord Jesus
Holy Spirit

We present ourselves before You again this Sunday.
May is a month of endings and beginnings.
The end of a school year,
The beginning of a summer.
For some of us, the end of a student identity,
As graduation arrives.

Some endings we look forward to, like
Calves let out of winter quarters,
Frolicking in the green grass of spring.
Other endings require deep deliberation
To find grace to live with the losses.

Jesus, You understand life transitions.
You lived through the quiet years at home,
Doing carpentry with Joseph,
Doing family life with Mary and your siblings.

When that season ended,
You presented Yourself to Israel. 
Baptized by John, driven into the wilderness,
You began your work by surmounting
The temptations from the evil one,
Where Satan tempted You to question
Your identity as the Son of God. 

Transitions can disrupt identity.
Who are we without the lost roles?
We’re no longer a spouse, or a worker
Or a craftsperson or the picture of health. 

But we will always be your dear children, Father.
We will never transition away from that identity.
And the best is yet to be, rejoicing together in your
Family, perfected in worship and peace. 
Amen.