In the time immediately after Holy Week we find a good space to reflect. Two disciples are on the road to Emmaus and according to St. Luke’s Gospel, learn something about looking behind in order to move forward.
The two are walking away from Jerusalem following the crucifixion and are not quite sure what to make of rumours of the empty tomb. On the road they talk with a stranger – they do not known it yet but this ‘stranger’ is their Lord, risen from the tomb.
“And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.”
Luke Chapter 24, verse 27
(Link to full reading below).
In this time of mulling things over, I spent some time looking back over key moments since ordination. I also began to look forward to the next few months.
What is important?
What have I learnt?
What has God equipped me for?
What can I offer others?
From these questions I discover a significant change has taken place since last July – prayer.
Prayer, or more specifically praying on behalf of others has steadily increased as each month has gone by.
As a NSM/SSM curate with a family I also work, spend most weekends in the parish, and still have some involvement (although much reduced) with voluntary groups. It is a real blessing to be part of the lives of so many people, and a privilege to pray for them when asked.
My ever-changing prayer list is a patchwork that brings before God the things raised by different lives, groups and communities from people of all ages and social groups.
I began to think of making a prayer tree to use in different situations. I had a digital doodle of something I could use as a prayer card … and then my thoughts turned towards a paperless prayer tree using social media.
It is now in place. So, if you would like someone to pray with you, or on your behalf please visit the Digital Prayer Tree:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Digital-Prayer-Tree/353710384750502
If your request is of a personal/sensitive nature please email:
digitalprayertree@gmail.com
If you would like to pray for others please ‘like’ or ‘follow’ to receive updates/prayer requests.
Many thanks,
Lesley
To read the full account of the disciples journey on the road to Emmaus please follow this link to Biblegateway.com:
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+24%3A13-35&version=NIV