Charlie West's Words Twice A Week on Sunday's Readings (11.15.20)

<p>In today’s podcast, Charlie West shares his thoughts on this Sunday’s readings and gives us a prayer. You can read along in Charlie’s blog “Words Twice a Week” at <a href="https://wordstwiceaweek.blogspot.com/">https://wordstwiceaweek.blogspot.com</a> &nbsp;</p> <p>Sunday’s readings are: Psalm 123, Judges 4.1-7, 1 Thessalonians 5.1-11 and Matthew 25.14-30.&nbsp;</p> <p>Charlie's prayer is</p> <pre><code>God over all -<br> you are almighty in ruling not by force or violence but by love.<br> We lift our eyes to you, to our fellow travelers and pilgrims, and to the hills.<br> Our help comes from you;<br> our gifts and skills are at your command;<br> our lives are laid before you.<br> At least this is what we say with our heart.<br> As we stop to consider and calculate, we sometimes hold back.<br> Today we lift our heads and hearts to you<br> for guidance, for encouragement, for strength,<br> and we take these few more steps forward<br> following Jesus, Lord of Life and Prince of Peace.</code></pre>