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Loving God, there are so many people who are suffering silently.  We walk by so many of them unaware of all the burdens they are carrying.  Help them to find peace and healing.  May we be vessels of presence to them and give them the love which you call us to provide. May those whose occupation forces themContinue reading “Prayer for October 18, 2021”

Thank you God for the children in our lives. They help us see the world in ways that we have lost. Give us the ability to be the people you need to help them grow in to who you would have them be. Let us fill the gaps for them by being present to themContinue reading “Prayer for October 17, 2021”

May our compassion for others always be greater than our desire for our own success, Loving God.  Make us aware when we take the chance of breaking someone down in our attempts to get what we want.  Help us to find ways that encourage others on our way to fulfilling our desires and may be best forContinue reading “Prayer for October 16, 2021”

O God of all Creation, help us this day to treat each moment as the gift it is.  May we see the beauty of the world around us and cherish the enormity of all that is around us.  Help us to see the depth of things that we take for granted.  May we be more aware of allContinue reading “Prayer for October 15, 2021”

On this day in 1947 Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier.   O God who called us to do great things, help us to continue to dream.  May we find ways to improve others lives.  Give us the imagination and drive to do the next great thing that will help us to grow. May we attempt to makeContinue reading “Prayer for October 14, 2021”

On this day in 1958, “A Bear Called Paddington” was released.   Thank you God for the stories and stuffed animals of our youth. Whether it was the stuffed rabbit of the Velveteen Rabbit, Paddington, Pooh Bear or any of the myriad characters of our youth, they comforted us and helped us learn lessons.  Their adventures in story formedContinue reading “Prayer for October 13, 2021”

May those we love know your presence today, Loving God.  When they are joyous, let them praise you.  When they are facing challenges help them find the direction they need.  When they are suffering may they find comfort.  When we are called to be there for them, help us to provide what they need.  MayContinue reading “Prayer for October 12, 2021”

Anyone who grew up watching the John Hughes movies of teenage angst, youthful innocence and coming of age  of the 1980’s knows that they captured something that was somewhat eternal. The readings of the lectionary of the past few weeks remind us that God calls us to know God as a child.  What is scary to meContinue reading “Prayer for October 11, 2021”

Thank you Loving God for this day.  Right now it is early and too little has happened for us to know the measure of the day.  Help us to know, that even when the day is challenging, you are journeying along side us.  May we always try to be loving, compassionate and forgiving of all whom we meetContinue reading “Prayer for October 10, 2021”

Today, O God, I am fortunate enough to celebrate the lives of two people who loved each other deeply and later in the day celebrate the beginning of the married life of two others.  May all of us be encouraged by the witness of those who have been fortunate enough to spend so much of whoContinue reading “October 9, 2021”