A PRAYER FOR LENT 4
Ephesians 5:8-16
The Message
8-10 You groped your way through that murk once, but no longer. You’re out in the open now. The bright light of Christ makes your way plain. So no more stumbling around. Get on with it! The good, the right, the true—these are the actions appropriate for daylight hours. Figure out what will please Christ, and then do it.
11-16 Don’t waste your time on useless work, mere busywork, the barren pursuits of darkness. Expose these things for the sham they are. It’s a scandal when people waste their lives on things they must do in the darkness where no one will see. Rip the cover off those frauds and see how attractive they look in the light of Christ.
Wake up from your sleep,
Climb out of your coffins;
Christ will show you the light!
So watch your step. Use your head. Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times!
Where is the light?
When will be able to find our way
O God
Where is the light?
We have wandered around
in darkness
Looking everywhere
for what would make us happy
and fulfilled
We have grasped in the gloom
of night
Reaching for things
that would protect us and keep
us safe
Where is the light?
When will be able to find our way
O God
Where is the light?
We move in the shadows
so no one will see us
Moving stealthily
alone in our pursuit
of things we desire
We live in gloom
wanting to be happy
Trying to find purpose
and meaning
some sense of achievement
Where is the light?
When will be able to find our way
O God
Where is the light?
Praise you, O Christ
that you have come
to shatter the darkness
and give us light
Praise to you, O Christ
that your words of life
lift the veil of sin
and bathe us in forgiveness
Praise to you, O Christ
that lifted upon the cross
you take our burdens
and lighten our load
Praise to you, O Christ
that rising from the grave
you defeat the powers of death
and shine eternal life upon us
Praise to you, O Christ
Light and Life and Love
Forevermore
Amen
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