10-Oct-21 (Mark 10:17-31)

Jesus told the man in our gospel passage for today that he was only lacking one thing. In his case, it was letting go of his riches. For us, it might be something else entirely. Whatever it is, it's that one thing you can't give up. It's that one thing that keeps you from being able to be a servant of God and others.
As we come to the table, let us remember the one who gave up so much to show us God's love for us. Pray with me that we'll be able to let go of that one remaining thing and leave this table as God's true servants.
Let us pray.

Prayer:

God, who showed us how to give by giving freely of all you have, give us the courage and the strength to let go. As we take this bread and cup, symbols of the one who gave all he had to show us your love, help us to release to you all that we are and all that you have given us. We pray that you will fill us with your Spirit and give us hearts like that of Jesus Christ our Lord.
In the name of Jesus, our Christ, AMEN