Holy One, Holy One: I stand on you, my rock, my security, my refuge, my safe haven. When flood waters rage, I cling to you. When the heat of the day presses me, I sink my roots deep in your springs of joy. You hold me up. You remind me that though I may struggle,… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
God of all creatures, as I sit in my car, I’m watching the sparrow on a branch, the feathers intricately woven together, with more shades of brown than I knew existed. This careful construction of this tiny, ordinary bird lifts my heart, as evidence of your care. If you have this much love for the… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
God of All Emotions, There are friends in our midst who may be feeling this way, and we hold this space for them… Dread shoves joy out of the way, and despair becomes our new companion. Even when the sun shines, it’s like a cloud filters all of the light out of our sight. Hope… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
God of the seeds, the cells, the notes in a song- Such good things come from something small. A tiny pebble causes water to ripple feet. A collection of pennies become a dollar. Likewise, the droplets of our good works fill the sea of your Divine Soul. One word, one action, one display of love… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
God who abides in the six-foot gaps between us- As we emerge more and more into our communities, may we articulate our boundaries. If our neighbors are physically too close, may we speak our concerns aloud. May we have the courage to ask our neighbors to wear their masks in our vicinity. May we be… Read More
Tuesday Prayer
Holy One, Oh why can’t I be like the sower in the parable- ready to throw seeds everywhere, throwing caution to the wind allowing my perfectionism to drift away in the breeze. Divine Gardener, why can’t I be like the sower- inspired to try instead of allowing my inner voice of insecurity to hold me… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
O God, as we grow weary of masks, and distance, and not hugging the people we love, we meet up with our own lack of endurance, and start to understand the depth of your patience. O God, as we grow weary of the constant drumbeat of inequality, we meet up with our own fickle love… Read More
Revised Common Lectionary: Name It
As usual, the Revised Common Lectionary offers a wealth of options for preaching this week. Matthew 10 could itself be several different sermons! Take up your cross and follow Jesus. Christ brings a sword to the earth, not peace. One’s foes will be members of one’s own household. Can your community to relate to any… Read More
Monday Prayer
Infinite God, who still numbers the hairs on our heads, and who counts our value, one by one, we call out to you today the names of the people who touch our lives. Strangers, who pursue justice and force change. Beloved aunties and grandparents, neighbors, now seen at the end of the driveway, and co-workers… Read More
Thursday Prayer
There’s a song we sing in worship. About God coming to turn the world around. About hearts singing and justice fires burning. Burning… About God delivering us from the conqueror’s crushing grasp. About justice tearing tyrants from their throne. TEARING THEM. The song remembers that Jesus said not a stone will be left on stone.… Read More
