O God, Breath of Life, we breathe in and out, forgetting millions of times a day that we draw on the Source of all breath. Our hurried, anxious breaths rush us along, and we long to breathe deeply, drawing from your Spirit. Held by creation’s wind, may we breathe in your spark, and remember who… Read More
Sunday Prayer: Sunset
Now I lay me down to sleep.I pray the sun’s rays not to weepor linger o’er our earthly achesbut whisper “peace” as stars awake. Now to rest in awe of night,to wonder as celestial heightssing lullabies of mysterythat put our turbulence at ease. And now to trust within our fleshthe kinship lived in every breathwith… 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
For rain where it was needed today, thank you, God For the calming of waters and winds in places that need relief, thank you, God For beauty in times of horrific ugliness and hate, thank you, God For love that refuses to be destroyed, distorted, legislated, commodified, or controlled, thank you, God For another day…another… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
You call us to be like children ~ Trusting; in need of connection Able to laugh and play; able to rest Thank you, Loving God For holding us close to your heart And for inviting us to let go. Amen and buenas noches ~ ******** Rev. Dr. Marilyn Pagán-Banks (she/her/hers/ella) is a queer womanist freedom… 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
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
Thursday Prayer: rest
God rested on the seventh day from all the work God had done (Genesis 2:2) It is a busy time of year, God, and there might not be time for resting. Jesus said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” (Mark 6: 31) It just isn’t very… Read More
Thursday Prayer
May I restinto the larger Love;May I entrust myselfinto the most generous Grace;May I be easedby the most merciful Mercy;May I be supported bythe steadiest Presence;May I be with the One who is. Jemma Allen is a priest in the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia and expresses that ministry as a researcher, counsellor… Read More
