Opening Song: Children of the Living God (https://open.spotify.com/track/7lUpIfc341b7tjdEU4VPaS?si=3b50efbf33e84a08)by Fernando OrtegaLyrics:Children of the living GodCome and sing sing out loudChildren of the living GodSing to the living GodSing of the wonders He has madeBird in flight falling rainSing of the wonders He has madeSing to the living GodHow He loves us with great loveHe who sits enthroned aboveFor our lives He spilled His bloodSent His Spirit like a floodChildren of the living GodSing to the living GodSing of His gentle healing handsHow they found the lowliest manSing of His gentle healing handsSing to the living GodSing of the mercy that He givesThough we sin He forgivesSing of the mercy that He givesSing to the living GodSing for the morning when He comesIn the clouds glorious SonSing for the morning when He comesSing to the living GodPassage: 1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” 2 But Abram said, “O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3 And Abram said, “Behold, you have given me no offspring, and a member of my household will be my heir.” 4 And behold, the word of the LORD came to him: “This man shall not be your heir; your very own son shall be your heir.” 5 And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” 6 And he believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness.(Genesis 15:1–6 ESV)Musical Reflection: “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us,” tune by William BradburyReflection Notes: The tune BRADBURY is named for its composer, a New Englander from the first half of the nineteenth century. The sweet melody for the verses repeats, then is followed by a strong refrain. Prayer: Father, what we know not, teach us; what we have not, give us; what we are not, make us; for the sake of your Son our Savior. Amen. -Old Anglican Prayer