Welcome everyone to our weekly epray. Thank you for joining us in this time of prayer and reflection. Our theme is rooted. As we begin our time, I invite you to focus and turn our attention toward Jesus.

Take a deep breath.

Let your shoulders drop.

Become aware of God’s presence with you – right here, right now.

Our theme today is rooted, and our scripture text is Colossians 2:6-7.

Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, 

rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, 

just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.

Colossians 2:6-7 offers us three metaphors to aid us as we consider the growth of our faith in Christ Jesus. First, we are rooted, as a seed nestled in the soil, creating a stem, then leaves and branches, drawing nutrients from the earth. Paul invites us to have our roots of faith sink deep, like the seeds that were planted in good soil. A plant with deep roots can produce much fruit.

Let’s take a few moments to reflect.

Who or what has been a part of helping your roots of faith sink deep? Where was the seed first planted? Who helped it grow? 

Pause

What has caused your roots to go deep? Seeds need to be watered and fed to grow; our faith is the same. What nurtures your faith?

Pause

Part 3: Closing Prayer

We will close with an ancient prayer for God’s peace and protection as we entrust ourselves into His care.

O God,
from whom all holy desires, all good counsels,
and all just works do proceed:
give to your servants that peace
which the world cannot give;
that our hearts may be set to obey your will;
and that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies,
may pass our time in rest and quietness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.