While lighting a candle to remind you of God’s Presence, have someone read the candle prayer:
Share a specific time and place when you encountered God outside of a traditionally ‘religious’ place or activity.
Read Scripture
Read aloud Psalm 84:1-7
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Read Scripture (again)
Spend some time ‘dwelling’ in Psalm 84:1-7, reading it a few more times aloud but more slowly, alert to where God might be uniquely ‘dwelling’ in a particular word or phrase for you.
Was there a word or phrase that caught your attention? Does the word have a connection to your life or did you sense an invitation from the Spirit?
What are some in-between places in your life right now or what are you longing for?
What is it like to imagine God being present to you in that place of in-between or longing?
Feel free to use this poem as part of your reflection/discussion:
Here is a song by Steve Bell you could also use for your time together that draws on the theme of “altars” in the world:
Close with someone reading the blessing over you all as the candle is blown out.
