A Lament. In Time of Violence and Grief.
(trigger warning)
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
Friday Prayer
Holy Parent, I give you thanks for the memories, almost 18 years worth. I’m thankful for parent teacher conferences, all those other adults who spent more time with my child than I was able, who taught her more than I could ever know. Thank you for paintings, misshapen pottery, walks to school on autumn days,… Read More
Monday Prayer, May 9, 2022
A Prayer for Everyone This one is for the anxious one, the ones who can read every emotion in an overcrowded room and the empathy of every conflict there. God, we pray they find comfort and peace. This one is for the misguided one, the ones who wander far, searching for the long way home.… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
We know You are the almighty God, our Lord and Savior. We lift You up and praise Your name, because You are healing, merciful, forgiving, mighty, and loving. 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
Thursday Prayer: The Lord is my grandmother
Grandma, great and mighty God… you take care of me and everything I need. You make me rest in the cool, green grass because grass is good for my eyes, and good for my soul. You take me where the water is still and quiet, where the waters soak up the chaos of… 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
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