Freely you have received, freely give. Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts; take no bag for the journey, or extra tunic, or sandals or a staff; for the worker is worth his keep.— Matthew 10:9-10

Lord, you call to us,
to send us out
in your name.
Your voice stirs our hearts,
yet our mind stops us,
calling us instead,
to plan,
prepare,
strategize,
be sure.
We forget you are the one
who parts the sea,
calms the storm,
sends manna from heaven,
water from a stone.
Lord, you call to us,
to speak your grace,
to bring hope.
Your voice stirs our hearts,
yet others stop us,
calling us instead,
to seek power,
wealth,
status,
be secure.
We forget you are the one
who brings sight to the blind,
life to dry bones,
moves mountains,
raises the dead.
Lord, you call us,
to follow in your ways,
to be your people.
Your voice stirs our hearts,
yet our fear overwhelms,
calling us instead
to wait,
qualify,
readjust,
be certain.
We forget you are the one
who walks in the valley,
fills our cup,
spreads a table of plenty
and brings life abundant.

Help us Lord,
to trust,
to believe,
to step out in faith.