The Presbyterian eucharistic prayer is, in some places, called a “Great Prayer of Thanksgiving” but a “Prayer of Great Thanksgiving” in others. Does that mean we can have a mediocre prayer? or mediocre thanksgiving? or both? Read More
Saturday Prayer: Journeying
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
Friday Prayer
Holy Parent and Source of all Life-Giving Revelation- I know that there are scales on my place of perception. For we all “see” and “hear” and “understand” differently. And, thus, in the rooted location where I receive informationand respond in accordance with your Love,There are scales. Where I am unable to perceive my own privilege,Let… Read More
Friday Prayer
With nothing but doubt and a few coins,I leave this room once more,Needing the outside breeze as a balm for my disbelief.Or is it unbelief?I do not know if they are that different, But I know that the heated rehash of events, again and again,In stale air Is not changing anything and, frankly,Is a disservice… 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
Friday Prayer (Holy Friday)
Can it truly be a “good” day if we are still waiting for the truth to be told about Breonna Taylor, not to mention Patrick Lyoya? Can it be a “good” day if one nation is not satisfied with its own record of injustice and leaders have determined to send those seeking refuge and asylum… Read More
Wednesday Prayer – Exhaustion
Holy Spirit, Holy Energy, As the week lengthens and our stamina wanes,we seek the extra strength that will sustain our souls.From bulletins to PowerPoints, we are glued to computersas we perfect the tools of our worship. But you are not calling us to perfection.You afforded us human energy and minds,Not super-computers or brains of perfection.… 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
Wednesday Prayer
Generous God, for your small and mysterious gifts, thank you. As the big box of palms arrived, I start to feel a glimmer of Easter hope. Thinking about Sunday, picturing the kids ringing the chimes and waving the palms, I start to see a way out of Lent, and all that feels like an eternal… Read More
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