Confirmation

Today at worship, we confirmed 4 young women who are now full members of our congregation.
The wonderful thing about confirmation for me is to watch young people who have studied their faith and put in hours of community service finally stand up and speak for their faith themselves.
It is a moment when a congregation and families look at the spirit and commitment and enthusiasm of the young people and pray for God's gifts to be poured out upon them.
In the prayers of confirmation, we pray that the gifts of the Holy Spirit will be stirred up in them, that God will confirm their faith and guide their lives. Really those are prayers that can be spoken for each of us each and every day. "God, stir up in me the gifts of your Holy Spirit. Confirm my faith, guide my life." Amen.