"A Wedding at Cana"

(Lectionary scriptures ... John 2:1-12)

It was on the third day

when a mother heard her son

call her “Woman”.

It would not be the last time.

It was on the third day

when people gathered

and with a great thirst

cried out, “What are we to do?”

It was on the third day

when the old ways of cleansing

took on a new look and fragrance.

The very best was spilled out for all.

It was on the third day

when a miracle occurred.

“Enough for everyone” was the miracle.

“Enough of the best for everyone!”

It was on the third day

when the glory of the Lord

was revealed …

and the disciples believed.

And it was on the third day

when there was a great celebration

at a wedding in Cana …

and at a tomb in Jerusalem …

and within us all

forever more.

"A Prayer On Epiphany, 2016"

O God …

Surprise us and stir our hearts to seek your own heart. Prepare us, dress us, supply us for our journeys of faith. In your own way and of your own choosing, speak to each of us that we might be a people who venture out in faith to following your lead. Give us,  Beckoning God, an amount of strength, persistence, trust, perseverance and peace on our journey. Transform us along the way. Bruise our knees with the depth of a different kind of worship. Remind us to breathe deeply the fragrance of permeating worship that fills us with joy overflowing. Open our hearts, minds and hands to present our gifts to you.

Return us, Giver of Starlight, to the place we are to be. Return us by another road. Yes, even as you call us to breathe in both the sweetness of the news of Emmanuel, the Christ-child, as well as the darkness of this world, whisper to each of us, "Now, exhale my Love to all."

Amen.