Dear God, The politicians where I live were voting to begin the process of banning “conversion therapy” today. (It isn’t really therapy – it increases distress and diminishes and destroys, so kind of the opposite of therapy really) We have had to hear all kinds of nonsense, purportedly on your behalf, as if you are… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
At night, Welcoming God, when I can’t sleep, is that you? Are you waking me up so I can pray for someone, with more attention than in the daytime? Should I be examining a flaw I have rushed past during the day, as I answer email and go to meetings? Is it time to set… Read More
Friday Prayer
I breathe, Dropping my shoulders down and relaxing my jaw. I breathe, Rolling my head from side to side and shaking out my joints. I breathe, Tightening and releasing muscles. I breathe, Acknowledging my thoughts and feelings and remembering they don’t define me. I breathe, Leaning back to find support in your everlasting arms. Amen. … Read More
Friday Prayer
Look, I am truly out of nice words and my ability to craft a lovely phrase flew out the window somewhere with my 900th sigh about unvaccinated people and the call for a third funeral in 15 days. I believe that You are here and at work and that I am surrounded by grace and… Read More
Thursday Prayer
Every week, there is a moment when I look out, over the pews, through the camera lens, and to all who can hear my voice, to all who can see my face, to all who can feel my energy,to all who can somehow in someway sorta kinda receive this message, I remind them and me… 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
Worship Words for 18 July
I don’t know about you, but I’m in that slump time when it feels like words have failed me. I have a holiday coming up but until then I need some liturgi-help! If you do too, here’s some from your friends and colleagues. Feel free to use or adapt or be inspired. If you use… Read More
Friday Prayer
God of all hearts- To quote Augustine, “Shield your joyous ones”. Let those who are enjoying peace of heart and mind continue.Let those who are giggling in play and contentment persist. Let those who are laughing in joy and love go on. Protect those whose hearts are light. Preserve those whose spirits are dancings. Save… Read More
Thursday Prayer
Sometimes, when I am out walking, taking deep breaths, breathing big air, shouting at the tall trees, marveling at the tiniest wildflowers, I get lost in how much you are. But there are other days, when my heart is breaking, and my life is overwhelming, and I can’t find the next step, and I need… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Creator of the earth, and of all who live upon it, we feel the oppressive heat and the drought, see the fires and taste the smoke, watch in horror as buildings collapse and roads wobble, and we wonder how to fix it. We have been careless with your gift of creation, and selfish in our… Read More
