May we respond to those times where you put us in the right place at the right time to show our love for one another, Loving God. Help us to know when our gifts and skills can be used and give us the confidence to act accordingly. When we need help, may we ask forContinue reading “Prayer for April 25, 2023”
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Prayer for April 24, 2023
On this day, what became the largest library in the world (Library of Congress) was founded, O God. May we always collect and make available the diversity of knowledge, historical understanding and thought. We gain so much by taking the time to know how others think and perceive the world. May we never lose theContinue reading “Prayer for April 24, 2023”
Prayer for April 22, 2023
As we journey with you, O God, help us to see the infinite possibilities that you have set before us. May we know that there is not one single path to the place you intend for us but one with many forks in the road where we may wander in a direction we neither expectedContinue reading “Prayer for April 22, 2023”
Prayer for April 21, 2023
The past few days have been a whirlwind, O God, and I have been praying via my actions and not putting them down in words. Help us when we get into those times where it feels like we are going from one thing to another so rapidly to find a couple minutes to slow downContinue reading “Prayer for April 21, 2023”
Prayer for April 18, 2023
Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day and we find our world in an increasingly tenuous time, O God. Help us to not only remember those who were killed and suffered during that time, but to also look diligently for signs of something like that from happening again. Help us to stand up to bigotry, racism andContinue reading “Prayer for April 18, 2023”
Prayer for April 17, 2023
In looking at what happened in History on this day, O God of Peace, I am struck by how many events of war and violence are remembered today. It appears we have not learned our history and the futility of war. We have several wars going on in the world today and so much ofContinue reading “Prayer for April 17, 2023”
Prayer for April 16, 2023
As the Easter season continues, may we continue to celebrate the wonder of the gift you gave, O Christ. Let us relish in the gift of redemption and forgiveness. Help us to see the ways we are empowered to do greater things than we can ask or imagine because of your sacrifice. May we liveContinue reading “Prayer for April 16, 2023”
Prayer for April 15, 2023
Today is a later in the day prayer, O God. Thank you. For the day you have given us so far. It was nice to not have any rain (so far) and watching the tide move toward its normal levels again. There are many who are still recovering from the rains here and I askContinue reading “Prayer for April 15, 2023”
Prayer for April 14, 2023
May parents of small children feel your presence, O God. There are many sleepless nights for them especially when they are so young that the children cannot care for themselves. Help parents when they are confused, Loving God, to figure out why they are upset when they are too young to communicate their need andContinue reading “Prayer for April 14, 2023”
Prayer for April 12, 2023
Thank you God, for the people who take in those in need. Whether it be the people who work with the hungry, those temporarily in emergencies, the homeless, or even those that take in stray animals; welcoming the stranger in our midst takes a certain person. That gift of hospitality and openness is one thatContinue reading “Prayer for April 12, 2023”