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We are a world in conflict, O God.  Help us to move from those things that divide us and find commonalities.  May those who are fomenting conflict turn from those paths and move toward one that lifts people up and brings them together.  May those who are negotiating in the wars around the world findContinue reading “Prayer for October 6, 2025”

Give me the confidence to try new things, O God.  May I see opportunities in those times when I am struggling to find direction.  Let me see new pathways and take them when I am faced with choices that have no clear destinations.  During those times may I be willing to take the chance onContinue reading “Prayer for October 5, 2025”

May we do more than expected of us, O God.  Let us know that when we do the bare minimum we are not stretching ourselves.  Instead, Loving God, let us seek to do more.  Let us care more, love more and play more.  Help us to do things that are beyond the boundaries we haveContinue reading “Prayer for October 4, 2025”

May I make the most of this day, O God of all Creation.  Let me take advantage of the opportunities before me.  Let me be open to trying new things and be willing to take the chance to learn something new.    Allow me to learn from any mistakes and own them.  May I be willingContinue reading “Prayer for October 3, 2025”

May we seek forgiveness of those whom we have hurt and be willing to forgive those who have hurt us.  May we try to mend the relationships that may be strained that we truly miss what was had before whatever strained the relationship.  May we look to the example of those who are forgiving andContinue reading “Prayer for October 2, 2025”

Be with those who are struggling in silence, O God. There are so many who are carrying burdens that we do not know. May we be present to those whom we encounter today and let them know we care about them.  May those people who are struggling recognize when we care about them and wantContinue reading “Prayer for October 1, 2025”

When we struggling to find direction, O God, guide us. When we are faced with someone in need, O God, empower us. When we face challenges, O God, focus us. When we need hope, O God, encourage us. When we struggle to understand the world around us, O God, comfort us. And when we areContinue reading “Prayer for September 30, 2025”

As this week begins and this month ends, may we look forward to what lies ahead and be ready to respond to the people and events that will happen.  May we be patient in our response to any challenges we face and take the time to decide on the best course of action.  Let usContinue reading “Prayer for September 29, 2025”

Today’s Gospel tells the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Help us, loving God, to recognize the beggar at the gates of our lives and to respond to their needs.  May we increase our attention toward those things that we can do with our abundance in helping those in need.  May we support thoseContinue reading “Prayer for September 28, 2025”

For the past several days the rain, thunder and lightning has come in the afternoon, O God.  We are also watching possible Hurricanes that may or may not affect us.  Be with us through the stormy times in our lives, whether they be weather related, or more metephorical.  Help us to step up to aidContinue reading “Prayer for September 27, 2025”