Creation understands interdependence Embraces it, models it Reveals to us that in our connection we have our very being Creation is calling us back to life To accountability To communion To joy To healing To freedom I pray we humans get it … The Creator is conspiring on our behalf Revealing a living hope Filling… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
For small wins in a time of deep struggle For babies born in a world addicted to death For warm spirits in a cold society For elder wisdom amidst the chaos For ancestral guides leading us to liberation For love undeserving yet steadfast We say thank you, God Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! *********… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
I see you in the fallen leaves, the vivid colors I see you in the shadows, their soft embrace Even in the textured ground, you are there Forgive me for not seeing you in my neighbor Forgive me for not acknowledging you in me Forgive me, God of grace If granted tomorrow, may I love… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Loving God, I honor you by saying, “I am enough.” I honor this life by knowing today, I did enough. I affirm your work in me and through me, Oh God. Thank you for standing in the gap where I lack while calling out my gifts and giving me the courage to use them. Trusting… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
The sun is setting for the day The shadows are lengthening and blending with the night Creation, knowing when to rest When will we, God? Until we do, we are grateful for the reminders that nudge us deeper into relationship and trust in You Amen and buenas noches ~ ******** Rev. Dr. Marilyn Pagán-Banks (she/her/hers/ella)… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
On this day, dear God, As we seek rest As we seek peace As we seek love As we seek justice As we seek joy As we seek wholeness As we seek liberation … May we be rest for the weary and those constantly profiled May we be peace in moments of anxiety and fear… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
The sun is settling We say goodnight Days end We say goodbye Adiós To God It’s all good Thank you, God Amen ******* Rev. Dr. Marilyn Pagán-Banks (she/her/hers/ella) is a queer womanist freedom fighter gratefully (though not always gracefully) serving as executive director of A Just Harvest, Senior Pastor at San Lucas UCC, and adjunct… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
As we begin to settle in for the night We give thanks for this day smiles along the way, steps towards justice on the journey We ask for forgiveness for love withheld or moments of othering allowing fear to lead and insecurities to distract As we surrender for the night We pray for those without… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Gracious God, As the sun steps down and makes space for the moon to shine As the night draws near and stillness begins to settle in all around us We take this moment to give thanks for this day Thank you, God, for every breath Thank you, God, for every smile Thank you, God, for… Read More