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January 1 2021 O Lord our God, as we begin this new year may we take it as a fresh start. Allow us to have the anticipation of great things happening and focus on the possibilities.  May we keep the hatred and anger that can grow in times of tension from having a foothold this year.  MayContinue reading “Prayers for January 1-9, 2021”

December 1 2020 Regenerative God, this is the Tuesday after a long week and I am exhausted.  It feels as if all of the energies that were spent over the last week have finally been used up.  Help me to find the strength I need to complete my tasks today.  May I, when possible, find little pockets ofContinue reading “Prayers for December 2020”

November 1 2020 Gracious God, this is the day we remember the saints who are no longer with us.  Help us to be formed by their actions.  May we be willing to sacrifice when called to serve others.  May we celebrate them for listening to your call in their day and recognize when we are called to saintlyContinue reading “Prayers for November 2020”

October 1 2020 On this day in 1962, James Meredith became the first African-American to attend the University of Mississippi in one of the challenging moments of desegregation.   Lord God, we still have prejudice and division based on race.  Help us find ways to break down the barriers that we set up for us so thatContinue reading “Prayer for October 2020”

September 1, 2020 Let this day be filled with prayer.  May my actions be prayerful.  Let me understand that everything I do is a response to all you have done for me O God.  Everything I have, every person I meet, all that I experience should reflect how grateful I am that you were willing to die forContinue reading “Prayers for September 2020”

August 1 2020 We find ourselves at the beginning of a new month that had very different expectations than what we had for the August of this year.  It was meant to be a month where we were anticipating school again, finishing our summer of fun with the excitement of meeting new friends and teachers.  We stillContinue reading “Prayers for August 2020”

July 1 2020 A new month is beginning.  May we begin anew in how we love one another.  Let us be willing to be uncomfortable so that others might be kept safe.  May we understand that we follow you more closely when we are willing to put others ahead of ourselves.  Where possible, can we be strong enough inContinue reading “Prayers for July 2020”

June 4 2020  As I begin this day help me to find you Jesus.  Help me to find you in those with whom I disagree.  And if I cannot find you there help me recognize that I am missing something.  As I attempt to share your love, help me to express it fully.  Let me, when I am notContinue reading “Prayers for June 2020”