Holy One, Today I asked for an answer to my prayers… and You gave redirection. I asked for reassurance… and there was silence. I asked for kindness… and my patience was tested. I asked for action… and I practiced waiting. I asked for understanding… and was given Grace upon Grace. And now I rest and… Read More
Saturday Prayer: A Prayer for Today
Holy One, Today, we pray for Joy in our work, as we finish preparations for our gatherings, engage with our congregants, and collaborate with other worship leaders. Today, we pray for Wisdom, as we listen to the hurting, hold the weary, and corral resources for the needy. Today, we pray for Humor, as we watch… Read More
Saturday Prayer: Holy Silence
Where are you, Lord, in the silence? Where do we find hope in the gap between life and death? In the whirlwind, how can we hear your voice of compassion? In the storm, how can we feel secure? We wait, Holy One. We wait in the shadows of doubt and disbelief. We wait for joy… Read More
Saturday Prayer: Preparing to Prepare the Way
Holy One, We prepare to “prepare the way of the Lord.” We think we are ready! We have practiced our rejoicing, And have learned to sing “Hosanna!” We are ready… But are we? As our feet travel the days ahead, through this Holy Week, Are our whole selves ready? Have we come to declare Your… Read More
Friday Prayer: Watching
Holy One, The space between heaven and earth Slips open tonight And we look up to watch for The Star of Bethlehem In wonder… In hope…. Waiting for the Promise Of Peace on earth, And good will on whom Your favor rests… Shine in us, Holy One, For your Creation’s sake. So may it be…… Read More
Friday Prayer: Change in Plans
Holy One, When I dream of the perfect Christmas holiday but my life isn’t a TV movie, let me accept reality with humor and grace. Remind me when I over-plan and under-prepare that my work isn’t about perfection. And when my memories of Christmases past are changed because of pandemic realities, point me back to… Read More
Friday Prayer: Leaving
Holy One, This Advent season is full of rehearsals, planning, writing, and logistics. We worry about whether to open up our buildings, or stay closed because of the global pandemic. We feel the pressure to make things “the way they used to be” when we have seen so many deaths… We see the empty seats… Read More
Saturday Prayer: Rain on us
Holy God, Rain down on us. Wash over us with your grace as we move from place to place, and show us again and again the witness of your love in our lives and in our world Carry us with the wings of your Spirit to those who need to hear that we all, broken… Read More
Saturday Prayer: The Beauty of Weeds
Creator of all,I thank you for the beauty of your Creation:The mosquitos in my yard,The poison ivy along the fence,The sunlight shining on the weeds in my garden,Yes, even the weeds.Thank you for providing for meIn this green spaceA reminder of your abundant loveThat nurtures the wheat and sifts out the chaff,That teaches me to… Read More
Saturday Prayer: Broken Places
Oh Gd,How broken our world is,How scattered your children,How ignored and abused your Creation… And we say nothing.We do nothing. (Or we make excuses…) Holy One,Creator and Redeemer and Renewer,Bring healing!Bring change!Bring hope!But most of all,Begin with me. Re-form my broken places,Re-fill my empty heart.We are all thirsty for your love,Longing for your grace,And need… Read More
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