In search of a place where we can share our spiritual journey with one another, we come together in covenant to encourage one another in faith. Having been called by the mystery of God, using the gifts we have been given and empowered by our sense of responsibility that recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of every individual, we pledge ourselves to living as disciples through acts of compassion, justice, worship and devotion, and developing a practice of carrying out these acts of grace so that we may all grow in love and harmony. We respect and accept fully all group members, whose integrity and confidentiality we will uphold in all that we share. With God's grace and their help, we make our covenant.
Acts of Compassion
- I will be alert to opportunities and act on them to reflect Christ to those with whom I come into contact.
- I will strive to increase my service to others and graciously acknowledge others' service to me.
- I will strive for unconditional love and acceptance of all God's creations.
- I will ask forgiveness of God each day for those who die of starvation.
- I will endeavor to help those who have experienced social injustice.
Acts of Devotion
- I will prayerfully care for my body, mind, and spirit.
- I will daily and thankfully practice the presence of God with me through prayer and meditation, seeking to grow in the knowledge and love of God.
- I will pray for the members of this Covenant Discipleship Group daily.
Acts of Worship
- I will be faithful in worship.
Spiritual Promptings
- I will listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
- I will try to live each day in the knowledge that God's spirit is within me and available to me.
I hereby make my commitment, trusting in the grace of God to give me the will and the strength to keep this covenant.
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