Gracious God from whom all blessings flow, rain down your grace upon us and make us whole. In your mercy, cleanse us with the healing presence of your Holy Spirit. Shower forgiveness into our weary spirits. Let your peace fill us and nourish our souls. Each day is a precious gift to be cherished. May [...]
Merciful God, I praise you for all this day holds. I see the sunrise peeking through the clouds and I’m grateful for colors that paint the sky. I hear you in the call of the birds as I pass by them before daybreak. I feel you in the rain as it gently falls and cleanses [...]
Be in us, O God. We thank you for always being with us and working through us. The world is full of challenges but you keep your promise to be with us to protect us. Guard our hearts and heal our spirits as we strive to build your kingdom here on earth. Let your presence [...]
Precious Lord, I praise you for your love and care. When I call out in pain, you answer in a warm wind to ease my suffering. When I jump for joy for an unexpected blessing, the birds chirp outside my window to echo your delight. In every moment and every circumstance, you are with me. [...]
In the quiet, O God, I call to you. As I wait, I wonder. I wonder about your power and your never-failing grace. As I wait, there are others who cry out in pain and anguish. For them, there is no time to pause and wonder. They have lost loved ones, homes and all they [...]
A Prayer (AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEY AND SYRIA) Lord of all, hear the prayers of your people. When tragedy comes, dwell within us and allow our spirits to be calm. You are the only way to peace for our broken hearts. As we hear the news, pour your sweet assurance within us and remind [...]
Holy One, above all else I worship you. When I am confused and cannot find my way, you are there to point the way. When I am broken and cannot heal, you pour your restorative light into me and I am whole. When I am alone in a crowded room, you make a path that [...]
Lord of my life, I come to you. I come seeking answers and I come seeking comfort. I come…longing to hear your voice. I come to you…looking for a glimpse of you. I come…trusting you are with me, even when I do not feel you. You are…my light in the darkness. You are…my anchor in [...]
Holy are you, Lord of all creation! I come with joy this day to spend time with you. I look out upon the breaking of dawn and know this is your handiwork. The sky is bright with the cool blue of winter but the sun comes with its fiery glow to warm the earth. Each [...]
Lord of all creation, be in our hearts and minds. We praise you for the moments when we feel you close, or hear you in the song of a bird. We adore you for the moments set aside to watch your majesty in the mystery of a rainbow after the storm. We know you in [...]
