Holy One, We who are searching, We who are wondering, We who are lonely, We who are questioning: We sit and wait in silence… We who are grieving, We who are dreaming, We who are watching, We who are planning: We sit and wait in silence… We who are grateful, We who are comforted, We… Read More
Friday Prayer: The Wind of the Spirit
Holy One, I can’t always see the Wind of the Spirit, or know when you will come. Sometimes I doubt that I heard your Voice, and am slow to respond. And sometimes I do run refreshed by your call, joyful and freed, But God, When I look back and see the trail of the Spirit’s… Read More
Friday Prayer: Waiting
Holy One, There’s nothing I hate more than waiting… Waiting for news. Waiting for answers. Waiting for direction. Waiting for change. Waiting for a result. Waiting for a birth (or a death). I seek your guidance. I pray. I listen to wisdom. There’s not a “yes”… There’s not a “no”… There’s not even a gentle… Read More
The Pastoral is Political: Can I get a witness?
On Tuesday, October 8th, I will take a day off work and join other clergy in a show of solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ friends and siblings whose rights are being “debated” before the Supreme Court of the United States. I will be there as a witness to their rights as my fellow citizens. This is… Read More
Friday Prayer: life’s a bowl of grits
Holy One, Sometimes, life’s hard. There’s more questions than answers, More tears than smiles. The tragedies outweigh the successes. And then… Comfort comes In a hug Or a smile Or a heartfelt prayer… Or a bowl of grits. And the warmth of your love Nestles in. I’m enveloped. I’ll try again To walk this uncertain,… Read More
Friday Prayer: Persistence
Holy One: Through every obstacle, every question, every doubt, you are with me. When I struggle to survive in hostile places, you stand with me and surround me with friends. When it’s finally time for your Spirit’s fruit, you celebrate as I bloom with joy. I am your child, your follower, your defender, your beloved.… Read More
Friday Prayer: Just Breathe
Holy One, We feel it deep in our bones, this sadness and pain, the tears of the broken-hearted, the silent worries. We hear the cries for justice, the shouts of anger, the cries too deep for words. We wonder, how long? We question, why not? We mourn, not again! And we know, deep within, that you welcomed the… Read More
Friday Prayer: This Bouquet Called Life
O Holy One, I did not expect this mixed bag of feelings in my grief: joy, peace, bitterness, denial, hope, sadness, anger and dark humor swirl around me. Like a bunch of wildflowers, they each have a place in my understanding and coping. I hop between them like a bumblebee, afraid that, in my feelings,… Read More
Friday Prayer: Journeying
Holy One, The way ahead seems lonely at times, and I fear the unknown… But You sing, I am with you, I am with you always. I will not leave you abandoned. The silence is awkward at times, and I worry I am missing something… But you whisper, I am calling, I am calling to… Read More
Friday Prayer: Under Construction
Holy One, I created a list, Did some research, Wrote the dates in my calendar, Outlined my strategies, And realized… I had forgotten to pray. All these dreams and plans… I now bring to you. Lord, Please take these plans… Refine them. Redirect them. Remind me of Your sacred purpose And keep me ever mindful… Read More
