(This liturgy was written by Rev. Tom M. Trinidad, PhD, at worshiphelps.blogs.com and adapted by Rachel Whaley Doll. It is reprinted with permission in the book, Beating on the Chest of God; A Faith Journey Through Infertility by Rachel Whaley Doll. It was contributed here by Rachel) Lord, on this day set aside to honor… Read More →
Litany D – From Psalm 69 and “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
ALL: Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck! Leader: In the abundance of your steadfast love, answer me! With your faithful help, rescue me! People:Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand. Leader: In your abundant mercy, turn to me. Do not hide your face from… Read More →
Litany C – From Psalm 69
ALL: Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck! People: In the abundance of your steadfast love, answer me! Leader: With your faithful help, rescue me! ALL: Your steadfast love is good; People: In your abundant mercy, turn to me. Leader: Do not hide your face from me. ALL: Your… Read More →
Litany B – From Psalm 69 and Isaiah 43
Leader: Do no fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. People: Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. Leader: When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; People: I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold;… Read More →
Litany A – From Psalm 18 and Psalm 20
People: The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. The Lord is my stronghold in whom I take refuge. The Lord is my shield and the horn of my salvation. Leader: The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of perdition assailed me. People: In my distress I called upon the Lord; to… Read More →