Stepping up

Mark 6:1-5

He left that place and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. They said, “Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him? What deeds of power are being done by his hands! Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?” And they took offence at him. Then Jesus said to them, “Prophets are not without honour, except in their hometown, and among their own kin, and in their own house.” And he could do no deed of power there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and cured them.

Lord, what is the wisdom you have given me?

And with whom am I to share?

When I am dismissed

give me humility and grace

When I am revered

give me humility and grace

And, however difficult the spaces

you call me to occupy

give me courage 

to be present

When the space is not comfortable

When you call me to play a role

I would not choose

Reassure me that it is for a season

When I am called to lay aside frivolity 

help me to step into gravity

When I’m called to be up front

instead of alongside

help me to get on with it

knowing that the bit of you

that I carry within me

is enough

to transform any space

Enough

to infuse any encounter

And may my inner diva

be met by the presence

of your divine spirit

enhancing and enabling

your wisdom

to shine in the darkness

to sparkle in the dullness

and to keep on reminding me

 that in power

and in vulnerability

I am yours.

Fearfully and wonderfully made

Gifted and equipped

Loved unconditionally

Sent simply to serve

and leave the rest to you.