Sunday 24th June, 2012
Birthday of John the Baptist. W. Isaiah 49:1-6. I praise you, for I am wonderfully made—Ps 138(139):1-3, 13-15. Acts 13:22-26. Luke 1:57-66, 80.

  
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Lord, you speak my name to me in the depth of my heart.

You were there when I was formed in the womb. You gave me my face, my eyes, my very self. Your hand is upon me always, encircling me with your strength. You have called me to be here now in this wonderful world, to grow closer to you, to help others to come to you. Yet, like Isaiah of old, I sit here thinking that I toil in vain.

But you, Lord, spoke. A man sang your praise and named his boy John. They wondered what would become of this boy. Who could have predicted? What is to become of me, Lord? Could I be one chosen to proclaim your name to others? But I am! ‘Let your light so shine that they may glorify your Father.’ Show me how to do it, Lord.