Holy Spirit, Holy Energy, As the week lengthens and our stamina wanes,we seek the extra strength that will sustain our souls.From bulletins to PowerPoints, we are glued to computersas we perfect the tools of our worship. But you are not calling us to perfection.You afforded us human energy and minds,Not super-computers or brains of perfection.… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Divine Peace- Can I quiet the noises in my mind to open room for your voice? Can I still the chaos of movement in my brain to allow for serenity and peace? The voices of this world have taken my attention captive, filling my mind with all sorts of distractions. Peace feels far away, and… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
On this Advent Wednesday, after a couple of days being yakky sick, I sit in the warmth of my office, the minister of music is practicing something in the other end of the building, and the caramel tones of piano are wafting faintly through my door. I hear the voices of the treasurer, the administrator,… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
O Holy Healer, I do not understand You nor do I comprehend the vastness of your power. I understand the difference between curing and healing, as much as anyone does. I do not understand You, though. I pray for the healing of the world and all her creatures and systems and beyond. I pray for… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
In this day and of this hour, There is finally a simple moment for me to pause…breathe… remember to pray. I know the whole pause and breathe thing is probably overused, but for me, it works. You are my very Breath. You are my very Life. You are my very Center. You are my very… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
O Holy Love, I am ever so mindful today of those in transition, From life into death, From being here to getting there, From one moment to the next and the one after. May your guiding comfort bless them and keep them, May your sweet presence grace them with all the peace that passes all… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
Holy Love, it is in you I center my heart today. My heart that is delicate and fierce, whole and full of fragments. As I walk and think and feel through the experience of living, this day, I pray for freedom to cherish, the resolve to be truthful, the goodness to be mercy upon mercy… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
I don’t know God. I am not feeling it, or You today. It’s me, I know. Here’s the thing– I want to ask You what the hell is going to happen with this mess we are in with the climate crisis? Not to mention, all the other dysfunction and inhumanity and crabbiness… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
This is a repeat prayer, but it is working for me today, because it is all of where I am at…..maybe some of you are there, too. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Well, there you go, Holy All, I almost forgot. It’s better late than never to pray, right? So, here You are. With me, wherever and however I… Read More
Wednesday Prayer
For all the things, I pray today. For the one who is hurting and alone and misunderstood. For the starving polar bears everywhere. For this dear, dear wailing Mother. For babies torn from their mothers. For the prisoners who should not be imprisoned. For more light to break through blocked minds. For humanity to be… Read More