Communion

I went along to the Maundy Thursday service the other day, and there was this QUALITY call to communion:

Come, not because you are strong,
but because you are weak.
Come, not because any goodness of your own
gives you a right to come,
but because you need mercy and help.
Come, because you love the Lord a little,
and would like to love Him more.
Come, because He loved you
and gave Himself for you.

Lift up your hearts and minds above
your cares and fears and let this bread
and wine be to you the token and pledge
of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God
and the fellowship of the Spirit, all meant
for you if you will receive them in humble faith.

I'm not normally a big fan of liturgy, but that is a beautiful summary of why we take communion, and of God's grace as a whole for that matter...

Happy Easter!

C