“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalm 46:1
Psalm 46 reminds us that God is not distant from us when life becomes difficult. God is our refuge. God is our strength. God is our help, and God is very present.
Maybe you need a place to breathe. Maybe you need someone to pray with you. Maybe you need to sit in silence for a little while. Maybe you are searching for something deeper than the noise and hurry of everyday life.
That is the heart behind Sanctuary, our new Wednesday evening ministry at Cornerstone. Each Wednesday, we open our sanctuary as a space for quiet prayer, healing, reflection, honest conversation, and connection with God.
Sanctuary draws on some of the ancient practices of our Christian faith, including Lectio Divina and contemplative prayer. These are not new ideas or the latest spiritual trend. Christians have been making space to listen for God, to sit in silence, to pray deeply, and to allow Scripture to speak to the heart for centuries. In a world that is constantly demanding our attention, these ancient practices invite us to slow down and listen.
Sanctuary is for anyone carrying something heavy. It is for those searching for hope, asking spiritual questions, longing for healing, or simply wanting to grow deeper in their relationship with God. It is also for those who would describe themselves as spiritual but perhaps have never quite found a place where that spirituality could be nurtured within the Christian tradition.
Come to Sanctuary. There is room for you here. And perhaps, in the stillness, you may discover that the God you have been searching for has been present all along.
Sanctuary meets on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Come as you are.
Grace and peace,