To conclude your reflection on Sunday’s scriptures, prepare to burn dry weed, broken into bits and pieces.
LEADER: Wise God, both weeds and flowers grow in us. We come to you in thanks and with the petition that your wisdom become ours.
Group members put pieces of weed on the fire and name weeds, if they wish.
EACH: May God’s wisdom become ours.
LEADER: Wise God, you give us good grounds for hope.
ALL: Your power is the source of justice.
LEADER: You judge with kindnes
ALL: And govern with forbearance.
LEADER: You call the just to be kind.
ALL: Spirit of wisdom, you search our hearts and know our weakness. Bless us with wise, just, and kind words and actions toward the people we meet in the week ahead.
Exchange a sign of peace and blessing.