God we come ready to listen waiting to hear Your still speaking voice Send Your Spirit to fall afresh on us To break open those closed places in our hearts And soften those hardened places in our souls And heal those troubled places in our minds So that we might hear You above the noise… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
My yawns are overwhelming this day, God. My eyelids are heavy, And my mind has ceased to function. For my midday dips of energy and Slumps of spirit, Surround me with your strength. God, as this day lengthens, And my energy wanes, Allow my spirit to soak in your energy. Amen. ***** The Rev. Michelle… Read More
Revised Common Lectionary: Dishonest Ethics?
Does anyone claim this week’s parable as their favorite? I would be surprised. It is difficult to discern why Jesus would praise the devious actions of a person who cheated his employer. Though, on the other hand, the character in the parable is a slave, and he is cheating the slave owner. Maybe it’s helpful… Read More
Narrative Lectionary: Mixed Martial Arts [Genesis 32:[9-13] 22-30]
Our physical bodies so often reveal our emotional tensions. The person who is carrying the weight of the world has shoulders that slump inward, bowed by an invisible, deeply felt burden. The person who is all bent out of shape emotionally also has mysterious aches and pains. The one who can’t stand something develops pain… Read More
The Pastoral is Political: Minding the Gap, Mending the Gap
There’s a guy who comes to see me at church every couple months. He’s lived in his car for as long as I’ve known him, because shelters are not his speed, and most won’t allow his kitten anyway. Just about every time he comes in, needing anywhere from twenty to a hundred dollars, he’s got… Read More
Monday Prayer
Oh precious Holy!! The weeks are running and I am here… simply here. The fall / the autumn is fast approaching… things are changing, in the world in the countryside in the community in me. Precious Holy, create in me something new Something brave and bold Something that will show to others That you are… Read More
Sunday Prayer
In this space, We turn to You, Holy Seeker. We are grateful for your Persistence that will not stop until you find us in all of our lostness. We are blessed that you understand all of we are, people of full abundance and people of regret. We are thankful for all the points of goodness… Read More
Saturday Prayer – Old Growth
Creator God, You made all of these things. Leaves. Lichen. Sunlight. Ants. Ferns. Worms. The seed that nestled into the earth. The seed that grew into a seedling that became this majestic tree. The wild wind that blew her down one winter night. And me, standing here in the buzzing silence of rain forest, my hand… Read More
11th Hour Preacher Party: Messy Desk Edition
At the first church I served, the church administrator gave me a sign for my office door: “A clean desk is the sign of a messy mind.” Ahem. Yes, my desk is always always always messy. Let’s hope that means my mind is orderly, because it’s time to get a sermon in order. Preaching friends,… Read More
Friday Prayer
The Reverend Julia Seymour serves Big Timber Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Big Timber, MT. She blogs at lutheranjulia.blogspot.com and readsallthethings.com. She contributed to There’s A Woman in the Pulpit and is President of the board of RevGalBlogPals, Inc. RevGalBlogPals encourages you to share our blog posts via email or social media. We do not grant permission to cut-and-paste prayers… Read More
