Devotion & Prayer

I cry out, ‘how long, O God, must I wait’? How long until you answer? How long until you bring healing to our world? How long, O God, must I wait? I wonder what you [...]

God of us all, we praise you and thank you for all you do for us. Thank you for the abundance of gifts that you pour within us. We know that you bless us beyond [...]

How long, O God, must we wait? How long must we sit in this confusion? We know that you hold the answers. We trust that you want what is best for us. We believe you [...]

In the darkness, I come to you. Longing to hear your voice…seeking to find comfort. As the first light of morning dances across the horizon, I speak your name and await your answer. I keep [...]

Lord of all, watch over us. Keep us safe from the summer storms and the stressors of daily life. Pour your peace into our spirits and calm our minds. Let the assurance of your presence [...]

Merciful God, thank you for guiding us. As summer heat descends upon us and many travel near and far, protect us. You alone can see into the future that we will soon inhabit. You alone [...]

Lord of all, I praise you for your presence and your care. When I call out in the darkness, you answer with the reassurance of dawn’s first light. When I reach out when I’m about [...]

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 106:1 Dear God, we praise you for you are good! We see it in the beauty of your creation and [...]

Still-creating God, open my eyes to all that you want me to see. Open my mind to all that you would have me know. Open my heart to all that you would have me love. [...]

Lord of all creation, be in us. Lead us to embrace the wonder of all that is and all that will be. May our thinking be open to the joy of newness and change. Enable [...]

Holy Spirit, come and fill us with your power. Come, Holy Spirit, come and shower us with your grace. Divine Counselor, come and be in us and work through us. As night longs for morning, [...]

“For we are God’s masterpiece… (Ephesians 2:10 NLT) God of all, we praise you for your love and never-ending surprises. As Spring paints the earth, you awaken us to its beauty. We see the splendor [...]

Holy One, I cry to you and seek your presence. Be in my hearing so I can hear your voice. Be in my thoughts so I can understand your words. Be in my heart, so [...]

Merciful God, I thank you for today. I am grateful that in the middle of the chaos of this life, you are near. I look out of my window and the sun is shining and [...]

Prayer for creation God of power and might, pour your Holy Spirit upon us. We come with thanksgiving for all that you have done. We trust that you are still working in and through us. [...]

Lord of life, I praise and adore you. As the flowers stretch to the sun, I stretch to grow closer to you. You provide all that I need to thrive. Thank you for pouring your [...]

Amazing God, we come to you in awe and wonder. We cannot fathom that you could love us so completely that Jesus would die for our sins. We are grateful to be reminded of this [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

“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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]