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Yesterday, we once again found ourselves hearing the news of another school shooting. This one hits close to home in that one of my old friend’s children were at the school. He and his children lost friends, and the shooter was a child he had coached when he was younger. Please be with those whoseContinue reading “Prayer about the Latest School Shooting”

Today is the day O God that many families begin the tradition of the advent calendar, marking the 25 days of Christmas. As we anticipate to celebration of Jesus birth in Bethlehem, may we take the time to remember what is most important about the season. We are celebrating the reality that God loved usContinue reading “Prayer for December 1, 2021”

Thank you God for the example of the people who are struggling the most to survive. So often, people who have so much don’t recognize the incredible power of hope that is apparent in those who we might describe as having little opportunity for a better life. They surprise us when we realize that theirContinue reading “Prayer for November 30, 2021”

O God of All, may we find that the things that cost nothing have greater value in our lives. Let us see that service to others returns so much. Help us to know that Love for one another gives us an opportunity to see what waits for us in your kingdom. May our hope forContinue reading “Prayer for November 29, 2021”

As we begin a new church year, Loving God, may it be marked with a renewed sense of compassion for one another. May we treat those with whom we come into contact as beloved children of God. Let us look to ways that we can help our neighbors to find you, O God, by howContinue reading “Prayer for November 28, 2021”

Be with those who are struggling during this season, Compassionate God. While we celebrate so many things during this season regardless of our faith tradition, this time is one filled with gatherings for which there is an expectation of joy and happiness. We know that not everyone is in that place in this time. MayContinue reading “Prayer for November 27, 2021”

Thank you God for the gift of the day after Thanksgiving. Growing up it was a day filled with play, laughter and great memories. It has become a day where the leftovers from the day before continue the great feelings and family time. I love how, more often than not, there is no feeling ofContinue reading “Prayer for November 26, 2021”

There are so many things for which Thanksgiving day is special to me, O God. I am so grateful for the first thanksgiving I spent with my adoptive fathers family. I learned that year what it was like to be welcomed as a stranger like God intended. Later, in the Army, I was welcomed byContinue reading “Prayer for November 25, 2021”

We thank you God for the people who serve us. As we are traveling this holiday season may we treat those who care for us, the people serving us at the restaurants, the travel personnel and the people charged with public safety. Let us honor those who are working while we celebrate. Be with thoseContinue reading “Prayer for November 24, 2021”

O God of all Creation, be with my sister and our family as she goes through surgery today. All of my sisters have been through challenging times in their lives and for me it is hard to watch the struggles they have been forced to endure. May they know how much I love them andContinue reading “Prayer for November 23, 2021”