May the students COME

"Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. 2 Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare. 3 Give ear and come to me; hear me, that your soul may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithful love promised to David."

These words from the heart of Isaiah have been part of my prayer this week as we move our students focus to the last words of Jesus from the Cross.

God, hear our prayer for the students in our community, state and all who encompass this generation. They are so thirsty. They want us to listen. May the soul of this generation delight in the richest fare that you have to offer. May they see that what you offer is good. May their souls feel alive in you. May they words they study from your lips on the cross cause them to thirst for your passion. May they see that their commitment to you has a history connected to David. May the students in our community give their ears to you and come. Amen.