Weekly Prayer 3.22.23
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 [...]
Weekly Prayer 3.15.23
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 [...]
Weekly Prayer 3.8.23
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. [...]
Weekly Prayer 2.27.23
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, [...]
Weekly Prayer 2.20.23
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 [...]
Weekly Prayer 2.13.23
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 [...]
Weekly Prayer 1.30.23
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 [...]
Weekly Prayer 1.25.23
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 [...]
Weekly Prayer 1.18.23
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 [...]
Weekly Prayer 1.11.23
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 [...]
Weekly Prayer 1.6.23
Ever-creating God, I praise you for the gift of this world. Every branch on every tree stands as a witness to your power. They are strong yet, able to bend so that they can dance [...]
Weekly Prayer 12.28.22
Gracious God, we are filled with the hope of Christmas. There have been so many fulfilled promises in the past but we are mindful that we still await your coming. Every hymn prepares us to [...]
Advent Devotion SEEK
Advent Devotion - Seek 1 Chronicles 16:11 states “Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually”. During the advent season, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the busyness. If your family is [...]
Advent Devotion LOVE
Advent Devotion - Love During this Advent season, as we prepare our hearts for the birth of Jesus, I can’t help but think back to the anticipation and excitement that surrounded my every thought as [...]
Advent Devotion JOY
Advent Devotion - Joy Gentleness To All: Experience JOY Through the Celebration of Christmas As we approach Christmas, what does it mean? Sometimes our behavior takes over and we may become frustrated with schedules, events, [...]
Weekly Prayer 12.15.22
God of night and day, be with us as we journey this Advent. Teach us to linger awhile in your presence, as we long to celebrate your coming. The world around us is moving so [...]
Advent Devotion – PEACE
Advent Devotion - Peace Romans 12:18 – “if it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” In this complex world we live in today where [...]
Weekly Prayer 12.7.22
Gracious One, be with me this Advent as I wait. Waiting is hard, because it holds so much uncertainty. During this season, guide my thoughts so I am free to hear you. Guard my words, [...]
Advent Devotion HOPE
Advent Devotion - HOPE As we move into this Advent season, we are all hoping for things. We hope we will be able to see family for Christmas, we hope for a great new year, [...]
Weekly Prayer 11.30.22
Lord of all, I praise you in the morning as daylight pierces through the darkness. I praise you when the sun is high above the earth and the noonday brightness stirs me to action. [...]
Countdown to Christmas with Scripture
Countdown to Christmas with Scripture Prepare your heart for the true meaning of Christmas with these 25 scriptures. Read, write, journal, or pray a scripture each day as you anticipate and celebrate the birth of [...]
Advent Devotion – ANTICIPATION
Advent Devotion - Anticipation But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. -Micah 7:7 (NIV) Anticipation is a feeling [...]
Weekly Prayer 11.22.22
Gracious and Generous God, I thank you for the countless blessings that I have received. I thank you for giving me life and for showing me the way to live it. I am grateful that [...]
Weekly Prayer 11.16.22
God of grace and power, I praise you for loving me as I am. Your mercy lifts me from the dark valley and brings me peace. In the midst of struggle, you lead me to [...]
Weekly Prayer 11.9.22
Holy One, we come to you with much upon our hearts and minds. We know there are people suffering all around us. Help us to be an answer to their prayers. We know that there [...]
Weekly Prayer 11.2.22
God of all my days, I offer you my thanks and praise for all you have given me. As autumn leaves fall and the wind gusts bring a chill, I see you and feel your [...]
Weekly Prayer 10.27.22
God of all our days, I thank you for all my yesterdays. Each day as the dawn breaks, you offer new life to me. You formed me in your image so that I might live [...]
Weekly Prayer 10.19.22
Lord, I come to you in the chill of morning longing to be warmed by your presence. I am grateful for the time set apart to be with you and know that you choose to [...]
Weekly Prayer 10.13.22
O God, we come. We come wanting to offer our thanksgiving. We come on days when our spirits are light and peaceful. We also come when our hearts need the healing that comes from you [...]
Weekly Prayer 10.5.22
Generous God, I praise you. I wait as dawn pushes the darkness away to make room for the day. While all is still quiet, I am surrounded by the calm of your presence. You alone [...]
Weekly Prayer 9.28.22
Holy One, I come with a quiet heart and willing spirit. I want to follow your wishes and seek your guidance. Yet, Lord, it feels like even when I try to be obedient, I miss [...]
Weekly Prayer 9.21.22
To you who are the beginning and the end, I come with a gratitude. In the midst of darkened skies, you pour your light upon me. I know it is you who calls the morning [...]
Weekly Prayer 9.14.22
Generous God, I see you in the sky as the night gives way to the rising sun. I can hear you in the whistling of the wind, saying it’s time to awaken. I feel you [...]
Weekly Prayer 9.7.22
Lord of all creation, we praise you for the beauty of our earth. Every star shines your perfect light upon a world that needs to trust in your power. In the midst of darkness, when [...]
Weekly Prayer 8.31.22
Creator, before the world existed you were. I praise you for choosing to call the universe into order. I thank you for your love which is so vast that you desired to form us and [...]
Weekly Prayer 8.24.22
Lord of all, I thank you for your mercy and grace. In the moments when I feel like I have failed you, you let me know that I am loved. You shower compassion upon me [...]
Weekly Prayer 8.18.22
“Be still and know…” Psalm 46:10a In the stillness, I come to you, O God. In those moments when there is no answer and nowhere to turn, I come to you. When I wonder what [...]
Weekly Prayer 8.10.22
“Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 I praise you in the storm when all [...]
Weekly Prayer 8.3.22
Creator God, I thank you for the beauty that surrounds me, I thank you for flowers that delight me and for the shade provided by your trees. I am so grateful for all you have [...]
Weekly Prayer 7.27.22
Dear God, I wonder. I wonder about the rainbow that delights your children young and old. I wonder about the caterpillar as it becomes a butterfly. Does it feel the beauty that lies within? I [...]
Weekly Prayer 7.20.22
Holy One, I come to you with thanksgiving in my heart. I am grateful for the many gifts that you have poured within me and also, for the times you did not. I know that [...]
Weekly Prayer 7.14.22
A Prayer for Living the Gospel God of yesterday, today and tomorrow, we call to mind your presence within us and around us. Open our ears that we may hear your Word. Open our hearts [...]
Weekly Prayer 7.6.22
Gracious God, I wait in the silence for you. I wonder if you will speak or come to me in the wind. When the darkness surrounds me, you bring light to brighten my way. As [...]
Weekly Prayer 6.29.22
Holy One, I come in between the raindrops. As they fall upon your land and in my heart, I know how much I need you. There is not a day when I don’t call out [...]
Weekly Prayer 6.23.22
God of the night and the day, thank you for each ending and every new beginning. As daylight tumbles into darkness, be with me to quiet the worries and the fear. Let your darkness be [...]
Weekly Prayer 6.15.22
God of all of our tomorrows, thank you for the gift of today. Yesterday with all of its surprises was an adventure that you provided. Tomorrow with all of its hope and promise is the [...]
Weekly Prayer 6.8.22
Lord of all my days, I come seeking your presence and longing to hear your voice. In a world filled with questions, I desire to be quiet with you. Let your spirit of hope and [...]
Weekly Prayer 6.1.22
Comforting God, be with us as we heal. In times like these, we collectively suffer and feel the pain of our brokenness. We, your people, need you now to show us the way out of [...]
Weekly Prayer 5.19.22
Gracious God, I look out the window with thanksgiving in my heart for all you have created. The promised May flowers have arrived and decorate the garden with colors only you can create. Each plant [...]
Weekly Prayer 5.12.22
Loving God, I come with joy in my heart. I am grateful for all the moments of my life. I celebrate when you show me sunshine in a rainstorm and surround me with warmth in [...]
Weekly Prayer 5.4.22
Gracious God, thank you for the morning light that breaks through the darkness. As the sun warms the earth, warm my spirit and break through the lingering doubts of night. You have promised your presence [...]
Weekly Prayer 4.27.22
Lord, in the midst of uncertainty, grant me your peace. In the midst of hardship and loss, grant me your comfort. In the midst of pain and illness, grant me your healing. In every moment [...]
Weekly Prayer 4.20.22
Merciful God, I come in awe and wonder. It is hard to endure the pain of Good Friday, the emptiness of Holy Saturday and be prepared for celebration on Easter Sunday. So many emotions have [...]
Weekly Prayer 4.13.22
God of our salvation, we enter Holy Week with a parade and waving palms. Even then, the celebration is tainted by the week before us. We hesitate to stare into it. Jesus knew the way [...]
A Devotion for the sixth week of Lent
John 13:1-17 The great philosopher Tim McGraw once wrote, “I went sky diving, I went Rocky Mountain climbing, I went 2.7 seconds on a bull named Fumanchu, and I loved deeper, and I spoke sweeter, [...]
Weekly Prayer 4.6.22
Holy One, we come longing to hear a word from you. As we journey in this latter part of Lent, it is all too clear where we are going. The signs in the stores celebrate [...]
A Devotion for the fifth week of Lent
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32 NKJV) The Bible tells us that we must forgive in order to be forgiven. What a [...]
Weekly Prayer 3.30.22
God of hope, we come with hearts and minds open wide. We seek your wisdom and your guidance. We long to feel your presence and be assured that you are here with us. There is [...]
A Devotion for the fourth week of Lent
Jesus, speaking to his disciples at The Last Supper: John 13:34-35 “I give you a new commandment: love each other: Just as I have loved you, so you must also love each other. This is [...]
Weekly Prayer 3.23.22
God of all, we come with heavy hearts as the horrors of war continue to fill the news. There is nowhere we can turn that there are not reminders that your people are suffering. We [...]
A Devotion for the third week of Lent
A Devotion for the third week of Lent David Praising God While in the Wilderness O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you [...]
Weekly Prayer 3.16.22
Lord of all creation, we praise you for the beauty of all that you have made. As the snow paused our daily routines, we were given front row seats to a demonstration of your power. [...]
A Devotion for the second week of Lent
A Devotion for the second week of Lent Am I “ALL IN” ? (Thoughts on Going with Jesus) If we’re going to “Go With Jesus” this Lenten season, we need to start by looking to [...]
Weekly Prayer 3.9.22
God of all creation, stand in the gap with us. We need you and the assurance of your presence. The world doesn’t feel very solid right now. There are holes being made in the [...]
A Devotion for the first week of Lent
A Devotion for the first week of Lent Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the spirit in the desert, where for forty days he was tempted by [...]
A Prayer for Peace
Prayer for Peace Loving God of all peoples and nations, hear us when we call to you, answer our prayers and show us your salvation. We unite in prayer with people of faith throughout the [...]
Weekly Prayer 3.2.22
Gracious and merciful God, we cry out to you to hear the prayers of your people. We have been here so many times before. Conquests of the weak hurt your people and terrify those of [...]
Weekly Prayer 2.16.22
Holy One, I come to you to offer my praise. You have formed me to know you and to love you. You have showered me with grace to strengthen me as I learn to love [...]
Weekly Prayer 2.9.22
Today's prayer is a contemplative prayer. We suggest you use this prayer to prepare for meditation, centering your heart and mind on God. I come to you, O God, with heart and mind open to [...]
Weekly Prayer 2.2.22
God of all, I lift my voice in praise and thanksgiving for the gift of this new day. As morning breaks through the darkness, the symphony of your creation fills the silence with music. Even [...]
Weekly Prayer 1.26.22
Thank you, Lord, for yesterday and thank you for tomorrow…one that is filled with memories that bring joy and the other filled with hope for your surprises. Let today be my gift to you, God [...]
Weekly Prayer 1.18.22
Weekly Prayer 1.18.22 God of abundant grace, I am awed by your generosity. When I least expect it, you shower me with extravagant surprises which delight my spirit. Every gift is more than I could [...]
Weekly Prayer 1.12.22
1.7.22 Prayer God of all my days, I come to you with my hands lifted high and eyes wide open. I praise you for the gifts of yesterday and the surprises of tomorrow. In this [...]
Weekly Prayer 1.1.22
A Prayer for new beginnings: January 1, 2022 God of new beginnings, thank you for the blessing of this new year. As the world waits for change, you are already at work in your people [...]
Weekly Prayer 12.27.21
Weekly Prayer 12.27.21 Emmanuel, God-with-us, we gather to adore you and offer our praise. Your love for us is beyond our understanding. Knowing that you left paradise so we might one day join you is [...]
Weekly Prayer 12.20.21
“And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will [...]
Weekly Prayer 12.13.21
God of love, we praise you for your presence in our lives. In this season of giving, we receive more from you than we give. Lead us to embrace the fullness of your love so [...]
Weekly Prayer 12.6.21
Merciful God, we thank you for your patience and kindness. When life gets busy, we become distracted. Your people and your purposes can take second place in our lives. Forgive us, Lord, for putting our [...]
Weekly Prayer 12.1.21
God of all, we thank you for the many blessings that we have received. Time spent with family and friends reminds us that you are a compassionate and loving God. You have created us to [...]
Weekly Prayer 11.19.21
Grow closer to God through prayer - Merciful God, I praise you as the morning sun rises out of darkness. You have ordered the world for both my waking and my sleeping. I am grateful [...]