Readings From the Northumbria Communtiy
The Community Rule Of Availability & Vulnerability
‘ It is a call to risky living; it is not a comfortable or easy solution to life’s problems. Whilst we welcome any who wish to walk with us in seeking God, we ask that those who wish to become companions with us in community say ‘YES’ to “”"Availability and Vulnerability”"”as their way of living. This involves availibility to God annd to others-expressed in a commitment to being alone with God in the cell of our own heart and to being available for hospitality, intercession and to mission. Intentional wulnerability is expressed through being teachable in the discipline of prayer, saturation in the Scriptures and being accountable to one another, often through SOUL FRIENDSHIPS. It also means ‘embracing the heretical imperative’(challenging assumed truth), being receptive to constructive critizism, affirming that relationships matter more than reputaion, and living openly among people as ‘ church without walls’. This is not something to entered into lightly.’
Caim Prayer
This night and every night seems infinite with questions,
and sleep as elusive as answers.
Pain and Longing are always present, dulled only a little by the distractions of day.
I am weary; I am angry.
I am confused.
Circle me Lord.
Keep despair and disillusion without.
Bring a glimmer of hope within.
Circle me Lord.
keep nightmare without.
Bring moments of rest within
Circle me Lord;
keep bitterness without.
Bring and occasional sense
of Your presence within