For those of us who mourn deeply and sometimes in secret this season, grant comfort For those of us whose history gets forgotten with holiday cheer, grant justice For those of us who are alone and have been banished from community and table, grant love We need you, O God. For those of us who… Read More
Sunday Prayer
Holy Love, Your arms outstretched to the world, Inviting every rock, tree, creature, being into your embrace. Your embrace is safe, Your embrace is challenge, Your embrace is food and drink for a very hungry and thirsty time. Give us courage to rest in your arms, to find meaning as your heart beats against our… Read More
Friday Prayer
God- You said to Moses, “אֶהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה.” You will be who you will be. You will do what you will do. And we who believe, in part or whole, be that You alone define who you are. We believe You say who You are. Grant us the strength, wisdom, and grace to do the… Read More
Thursday Prayer
The sun is setting earlier, the hours feel shorter. So many bulletins and services and gatherings and rehearsals and events to prepare and plan and oh, attend. The days are surely coming…. The pressure amps up and the voicemails are full. The traditions and the meals and the precious family moments. The days are surely… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
I am in awe of your majesty Your creation leaves me astonished The wonder of your imagination is amazing You are an awesome God Thank you for including each of us in your beautiful tapestry of life We offer ourselves fully in gratitude on this day As we pour out our love for you thru… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
God of Mystery- Where has this year gone? Why are the days fleeting by? As we reflect upon the moments behind us and the hours still remaining in this day, give us the strength to face our nighttimes and our winters. Let us enjoy the silence before the new day begins and the glow of… Read More
Monday Prayer
Precious Holy, as my Monday wanes I am aware that in other places it is hardly begin, and in others, the next day is dawning. As this day closes we thank you that there is always someone waking and welcoming the new someone working and seeking your wisdom someone eating and giving you thanks someone… Read More
Saturday Prayer: For Blessing
Holy One, This day may I know Your health in my body; Your enlightenment in my mind; Your grace in my missteps; Your patience in my frustrations; Your inspiration where I am stuck And your tranquility where I need to slow down and rest. This day may I Breathe each breath with gratitude, See each… Read More
Friday Prayer
For those who ran out of week before they ran out of things that need to get done, we pray to the Lord. For those who feel self-satisfied when they hear “Those who will not work should not eat”, we pray to the Lord. For those who carry home a backpack of food from school… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
We awake with praise We pause with praise We move with praise We live with praise Not because all is perfect but because we are never alone Not because we have all the answers but because we trust You Not because we are not afraid but because we can lean on each other Not because… Read More
