Thank you, God, For my first glimpse of this world today was quiet, and ethereal, and your peace flowed over me like the blanket over my body… I am covered in your mercy, I am nestled in your grace. Thank you, God, For the rhythm of our days can drown out your voice, like all… Read More
Friday Prayer: Morning Worship
Holy One, I am a bit bedraggled, and my body is worse for wear. And yet I rise and follow, and I seek the tasks you have set for me and for my fellow travelers. You alone are the source of hope, of sweetness at the end of a struggle, of joy in the midst… Read More
Friday Prayer: I say a little prayer
Today’s prayer is inspired by one of the hit songs of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin (1942-2018). May we each say a little prayer for those who knew and loved her best, that their hearts will be comforted. And may all of our “little prayers” today have wings to those who need them most. The… Read More
Friday Prayer: Simple Things
Holy One, You got my attention At lunchtime today when I watched the kids Romping in the fountain… I realized… I forget the simple things That you put in front of me every day To declare your boundless love… The sunlight through the leaves, The wren’s song on her nest, The crisp pages of a… Read More
Friday Prayer: For the Journey
Holy One, We are mother and daughter, siblings and friends. We gathered at the table for a meal and for laughter, With our joys shared and our worries halved. We are co-laborers, dreamers, wonderers and wanderers. We need each other, Breather of Hope, Oh, how much we need each other! When we face discouragement or distrust,… Read More
Friday Prayer: Refresh us
Refresh us, O God. Refresh our tired and hurting hearts, for we are crushed, torn, angry, and lost without your encouraging touch. Refresh us, O God. Refresh our words and attitudes, for we have said far too much (or not enough) and wounded our fellow humans. Refresh us, O God. Refresh our churches, our friendships,… Read More
Friday Prayer: Strength for today
Gracious and loving One, The images of crying children are seared in our minds. The frightened and shell-shocked parents make our hearts ache. The cold and cruel analytical border officials fill our minds with rage. Lord, give us strength for today, that we might be tender-hearted but ready to respond. Lord, give us strength for… Read More
The Pastoral is Political
The road signs are blooming in our neck of the woods. Early voting has begun for the primaries which will decide who we vote for in the fall general elections. It’s been an interesting process. For the first time, both of our young adult progeny are informed voters. They are seriously evaluating candidates’ literature. Their interest… Read More
Friday Prayer: Persist
Oh Holy One, As we persist we find the strength to grow despite the pain despite the worry and as one day rolls into the next, we can look back and see your faithfulness, your strength in our weakness, your love in the hardest places, and your promises new every morning. Surprise us again with… Read More
Friday Prayer: Flattened
Holy One, This mess we’re in… I know it’s one of our own making, and we’ve managed to mess up your Creation rather completely… But please, Mighty One, save us from ourselves! This stench we smell… I know we have chosen to roll around in the biggest pile of (um) “fertilizer” we can find… But… Read More
